Cajun Brisket Recipe

Name: Cajun Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; One 6- to 8-pound beef brisket; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 onions, sliced; 2 green bell peppers, sliced; One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their liquid; One 6-ounce can tomato paste; 2 cups brewed coffee with chicory, cooled; Chopped fresh parsley, for serving; Grits, such as Creamy Cheese Grits, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground oregano
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
One 6- to 8-pound beef brisket
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their liquid
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 cups brewed coffee with chicory, cooled
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Grits, such as Creamy Cheese Grits, for serving

1
Combine the kosher salt, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, thyme and oregano in a bowl.
2
Stir in the brown sugar.
3
Rub the brisket with the dry rub, wrap in plastic TIGHTLY and refrigerate overnight.
4
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
5
Put the brisket in a baking pan.
6
Top with the celery, garlic, onions and green peppers.
7
Pour over the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir, then add the coffee.
8
Cover with foil and bake until the meat is very tender and shreds easily, 6 to 8 hours.
9
Remove the meat to a large cutting board and shred.
10
Serve the shredded meat with the vegetables and juices.
11
Garnish with chopped parsley.
12
Serve with grits.

109

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Cajun Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Brisket

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