Looking for an easy way to prepare beef brisket and still impress your friends? This is it! Bake the brisket in the oven. What's crazy is how good it is given how ridiculously easy it is to make. Video: How to Make Easy Beef BrisketEasy Beef BrisketHow to Cook Brisket in the OvenThere really is no easier way to prepare a beef brisket than this oven-baked version. With just a handful of ingredients including the beef brisket, an oven, and a few hours, you have amazing brisket that took very little effort.
Many thanks to Karen Matthys for this great recipe! Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Beef Brisket in the Slow Cooker To make this in the slow cooker, skip the water — the brisket will release plenty of its own liquid — and use just the soy sauce and barbecue sauce. Add the brisket to the slow cooker and pour the soy-BBQ mix on top. Cover and cook for up to 8 hours on low. We don't recommend
cooking brisket on high in the slow cooker. Slice Across the GrainWhen the brisket is done, you'll want to let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing to serve. You'll want to make slices across the grain of the meat to break up the muscle fibers and make it even easier to eat. What to Serve With Beef BrisketRound out your meal of beef brisket with a few vegetable sides like Roasted Baby Carrots or Roast Potatoes and Asparagus. Serve with baked potatoes, cooked rice, or buttered noodles for a starch. Storing and Freezing BrisketLeftover brisket will keep refrigerated for up to a week. Brisket also freezes well for up to three months. Can't Get Enough Brisket?
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Finding the Grain to Cut Your BrisketA brisket is the chest muscle of a cow. It's large and very tough. It has two parts: the point (the fatty part) and the flat (the less fatty part, which lays flat). Butchers usually separate the two. You'll almost always find the flat cut at the supermarket, and it's what should be used for this recipe. The grain is easy to find on a piece of uncooked brisket. Whether you're cooking the point or the flat, if you cut a notch in the meat in the direction of the grain before cooking it, you'll easily be able to find the grain and cut across it. Not into Barbeque Sauce? More Brisket Seasoning Options Brisket can take on all sorts of flavors. Here are some other directions if you want to experiment. You'll want to omit the 1/4 cup soy sauce called for in the brisket
recipe, but keep the 1 cup water.
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Beef brisket does not like to be rushed. Follow this method and you should have a nice, tender brisket. Remember, go by the tenderness of the actual brisket more than how long it's been in the oven. When in doubt, use a thermometer. To be tender, a brisket needs to be at least 180°F. Over 210°F is overcooked. Get the brisket somewhere between the two temperatures and you're golden. Foil Method
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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included. How long does it take to cook a small brisket?Place in the oven and bake for about an hour and 15 minutes per pound, until the brisket reaches 185°. Use a meat thermometer to measure the thickest part of the brisket. Open the foil and bake brisket for another 45 minutes to an hour, until internal temperature reaches 200-202°.
How long does it take to cook a 2 lb brisket?A 2-pound brisket operates under similar rules. After all, it's only fractionally larger than a 1.5-pounder. Plan on a cooking time of 3 to 3.5 hours, or slightly longer if you want a really tender brisket.
How long do I cook a 1.5 lb brisket?Sear brisket directly over medium coals or near a hot fire: 20 minutes per side. After searing, allow approximately 1 hour of cooking time per pound. Slow cook at a low temperature of 250 ˚F. Measure cooking temperatures in a closed pit or grill with an oven thermometer set near the brisket.
Can you cook small brisket?You will want to smoke the cut for about 4 to 5 hours at 220 F to 240 F. If using a water smoker, put the remaining marinade in the water pan to add flavor. Place brisket on the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 180 F/80 C. Check the temperature at the 4-hour mark.
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