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Perfect Brisket Recipe
Jun 17, 2011 @ 1:28 PM
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Daily Value: 60%
Servings: 20
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 1,197Daily Value: 60%
Servings: 20
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 92g | 141% |
| Saturated | 37g | 185% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2% |
| Sugars | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 86g | 173% |
| Cholesterol | 417mg | 139% |
| Sodium | 3125mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1408mg | 40% |
| Iron | 8mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 21mg | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) | 19mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2mg | 108% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 40µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 7µg | 118% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10µg | 12% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 40g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
For the beef injection and marinade:
- 1 quart water
- 3 tablespoons beef base (preferably Minor's brand) or beef bouillon powder
- 3 tablespoons au jus concentrate (preferably Minor's brand) or one 15-ounce can strong beef broth
For the beef rub:
- ½ cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated dried onion
For the meat:
- One 15-20 pound whole untrimmed brisket, preferably Wagyu
Tools:
- 2 aluminum pans
- Injector
- Blanket
DIRECTIONS
For the beef injection and marinade:
In a large stockpot over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the beef base and the beef au jus to the water, and stir until dissolved. Remove from the heat. If reserving for a later use, let the liquid cool then pour it into a jug or bottle. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For the beef rub:
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients thoroughly. You can store this rub in an airtight container indefinitely.
For the meat:
Trim your brisket. Place the brisket, fat side up, in an aluminum baking pan. Inject it by eyeballing 1-inch squares all over the brisket and injecting half of the beef injection in those squares. Flip the brisket over, fat side down, and pour the remaining injection/marinade over the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. 30 minutes before you are ready to cook the brisket, heat a smoker to 350 degrees, keeping it an average of 300 degrees. (You can also use a gas grill, but you’ll need to prepare it for smoking.)
Remove the brisket from the marinade and discard the marinade. Using your hands, apply the beef rub all over the meat. Place the brisket in a clean aluminum baking pan, place the pan in the smoker, and cook for 2 ½ hours. Remove the pan from the smoker and cover it with aluminum foil. Put it back into the smoker and cook for another 1 ½ hours or until the temperature in the point end of the meat reaches 205 degrees. Remove the pan from the smoker and wrap the pan, still covered with aluminum foil, in a thick blanket. Let it rest at room temperature for 3-4 hours. Unwrap the pan, discard the foil, and remove the brisket, taking care to save the the accumulated juices. Set the brisket aside. Strain the juices of all grease, and pour the juices into a medium saucepan. Warm the juices over medium heat, and allow them to come to a simmer.
Meanwhile, slice the brisket against the grain; try to make the slices as consistently sized as possible. Place the slices on a warm platter and pour the juices over them. Serve immediately.
Recipe Details
Adapted from "Smokin' with Myron Mixon" by Myron Mixon with Kelly Alexander (Ballantine Books, 2011).
Servings: 20
