Brisket

There are many different recipes for brisket, but the dish has its origins in Jewish cuisine. Brisket is a cut of beef that comes from the breast or lower chest of the cow. It is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly in order to be tender.

The earliest recorded brisket recipe comes from the 16th century. It was a simple dish that was cooked in a stew. The recipe called for the brisket to be cooked in water with onions and garlic. This dish was probably served as a way to stretch the meat to feed more people.

In the 18th century, brisket recipes began to include spices and other flavorings. This was the era of the great European migration, and people were exposed to new spices and flavors from around the world. Brisket recipes began to reflect these new influences.

Advice

When making brisket, it's important to remember that it's a slow-cooking process. Preparing the brisket for cooking is key - make sure to trim off any excess fat, rub it with spices and herbs, and let it sit for at least an hour before cooking. Once you're ready to cook, use a low heat and cook it slowly. For the most flavorful and tender brisket, try cooking it in a slow cooker or in a covered Dutch oven. Baste the brisket periodically and make sure to keep an eye on the temperature - brisket is done when it reaches an internal temperature of around 190 degrees F. Finally, don't forget to let the brisket rest before slicing and serving. This will help it retain its juices and make it even more flavorful.

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Recipes

 

Brisket in Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

5/5 - 2325 votes

• olive oil
• dijon mustard
• honey
• soy sauce
• clove
• ketchup
• pepper
• ginger
• first brisket
• onion
• coca cola
• red wine
• apple cider vinegar
• garlic

 

Braised Brisket With Plums, Star Anise and Port

5/5 - 946 votes

• thyme
• ruby port
• brisket
• lemon thyme
• black pepper
• white wine
• olive oil
• salt
• plum
• garlic
• onion
• bay leaf
• star anise

 

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce

4.97/5 - 415 votes

• brown sugar
• olive oil
• worcestershire sauce
• cayenne pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• black pepper
• cumin powder
• beef brisket
• black pepper
• paprika powder
• garlic
• mustard powder

 

Brisket with Carrots and Onions

4.5/5 - 271 votes

• carrot
• garlic
• tomato juice
• salt
• oregano
• black pepper
• bay leaf
• beef brisket
• onion
• celery

 

Classic Beef Brisket With Caramelized Onions

4/5 - 1397 votes

• parsley
• red
• paprika
• garlic
• clove
• black pepper
• green onion
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• allspice berry
• bay leaf
• beef brisket
• onion

 

Cheater’s Brisket

5/5 - 569 votes

• wood chip
• beef brisket
• brown sugar
• cumin
• black pepper
• salt
• smoked paprika

 

Spice-Rubbed Braised Brisket

4/5 - 1145 votes

• FOR SERVING
• salt
• potato
• italian parsley
• lemon juice
• pomegranate seed
• olive oil
• BRISKET
• chicken stock
• smoked paprika
• garlic powder
• coriander
• first brisket
• onion
• pomegranate juice
• cipollini onion
• red wine
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• coffee
• olive oil
• salt
• garlic

 

Beer-Braised Brisket

3.5/5 - 341 votes

• black pepper
• cumin
• paprika
• cayenne pepper
• lager
• flat brisket
• salt
• brown sugar
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic

 

Braised Beef Brisket with Onions, Mushrooms, and Balsamic

4.6/5 - 127 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• mushroom
• chive
• thyme
• bacon
• beef brisket
• balsamic vinegar
• celery
• onion
• chicken stock
• bay leaf
• garlic

 

Texas-Style Smoked Brisket

4/5 - 200 votes

• charcoal grill
• chimney starter
• analog thermometer
• beef brisket
• black pepper
• salt
• hardwood charcoal
• untreated kiln hardwood

 

Slow-Smoked Brisket

4/5 - 453 votes

• hardwood charcoal
• beef brisket
• salt
• black peppercorn
• wood chip

 

Braised Beef Brisket

4.2/5 - 82 votes

• barbecue sauce
• beef brisket
• soy sauce
• lemon juice
• beef consomme
• liquid smoke
• garlic

 

Belgian Ale–Braised Brisket

3.7/5 - 161 votes

• salt
• ginger
• beef brisket
• belgian tripel ale
• bay leaf
• all purpose flour
• dijon mustard
• dark brown sugar
• bacon
• onion
• beef stock

 

Smoked Pellet Grill Brisket (Texas Style)

5/5 - 82 votes

• packer brisket
• black pepper
• salt

 

Overnight Brisket Marinade

4/5 - 123 votes

• horseradish
• red wine vinegar
• cayenne pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• red wine
• lemon juice
• mustard
• salt
• olive oil

 

Red Wine-Braised Brisket

3.8/5 - 129 votes

• salt
• tomato paste
• tomato
• flat brisket
• bodied red wine
• vegetable oil
• bay leaf
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• thyme
• carrot

 

Citrusy Brisket With Spring Lettuces

4/5 - 260 votes

• BRISKET
• lemons juice
• oranges juice
• white wine
• thyme
• black pepper
• rosemary
• lemon zest
• beef brisket
• orange zest
• onion
• salt
• garlic
• olive oil
• SALAD
• herb
• garlic
• radicchio
• salt
• olive oil
• endive
• spring lettuce

 

Beer, Ginger, and Garlic Braised Brisket

4.9/5 - 47 votes

• salt
• beef
• dark brown sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• clove
• cinnamon
• ginger
• garlic
• lager beer
• beef brisket
• canola oil
• onion
• ginger garlic paste
• cardamom

 

Kelly's Crock Pot "smoked" Beef Roast or Brisket

5/5 - 116 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• liquid smoke
• garlic
• beef roast

 

Sweet and Sour Braised Brisket With Cranberries

4/5 - 190 votes

• parsley
• black pepper
• rosemary
• salt
• aleppo pepper
• red pepper flake
• cranberry
• onion
• white wine
• apple cider
• olive oil
• garlic
• pomegranate molasses
• brisket
• light brown sugar

 

West African-Inspired Brisket

4/5 - 184 votes

• brown sugar
• salt
• paprika
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• cinnamon
• ginger
• ground
• turmeric
• horseradish
• tomato
• brisket
• thyme
• chicken
• bay leaf
• onion
• bell pepper
• onion
• olive oil

 

Texas-Style Smoked Brisket

4/5 - 82 votes

• brisket
• rub
• wood chip

 

Braised Beef Brisket

4.6/5 - 41 votes

• black pepper
• coffee
• bbq spice
• apple cider vinegar
• dark brown sugar
• beef brisket
• water
• dinner roll

 

Sous Vide Smoked Brisket Recipe

4/5 - 29 votes

• dill pickle
• flat
• pink salt
• liquid smoke
• black peppercorn
• salt

 

Smoked Brisket Marinade

4/5 - 74 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• worcestershire sauce
• cola
• garlic

 

BBQ Brisket

4.5/5 - 39 votes

• light brown sugar
• cayenne pepper
• onion
• bbq sauce
• light brown sugar
• black pepper
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• sweet hungarian paprika
• red pepper flake
• tomato paste
• ham hock
• salt
• tomato
• vegetable oil
• beef brisket

 

Brisket

4.9/5 - 34 votes

• onion
• beer
• chili sauce
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• beef brisket
• garlic

 

Texas Hill Country-Style Smoked Brisket

4/5 - 118 votes

• salt
• pepper
• red pepper flake
• factory white bread
• packer brisket

 

Tangy Brisket With Fennel and Herbs

4.8/5 - 33 votes

• red pepper flake
• salt
• black pepper
• salt
• beef brisket
• garlic
• fennel
• onion
• thyme
• lemon
• soy sauce
• herb
• celery
• white vinegar
• vegetable oil

 

Cajun Brisket

4.7/5 - 24 votes

• parsley
• grit
• butter
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• oil
• onion powder
• paprika
• salt
• oregano
• thyme
• onion
• bell pepper
• coffee
• cheddar cheese
• half
• dark brown sugar
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• lemon pepper
• bell pepper
• jalapeño
• onion
• tomato
• stone grit
• garlic
• celery
• tomato paste
• beef brisket
• chicken broth

 

Jewish Beef Brisket

4/5 - 48 votes

• onion soup
• brown gravy
• beef brisket
• onion
• vegetable juice
• carrot
• potato
• celery
• black pepper
• garlic
• paprika

 

Braised Brisket With Pomegranate Juice, Chestnuts and Turnips

4/5 - 84 votes

• parsley
• chestnut
• turnip
• black pepper
• cumin
• turmeric
• cardamom
• brisket
• garlic
• licorice root available
• dill
• vegetable oil
• carrot
• onion
• salt
• coffee
• pomegranate juice

 

Oven-baked brisket

4.91/5 - 21 votes

• brisket
• onion
• apple cider vinegar
• black coffee
• liquid smoke
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• black pepper
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• jalapeño
• garlic

 

Sweet and Savory Coca Cola Brisket

4/5 - 41 votes

• onion
• red wine
• oil
• mustard powder
• paprika
• coca cola
• honey
• ketchup
• brisket

 

Oven-Braised Beef Brisket With Vegetables

4.5/5 - 22 votes

• onion
• salt
• red skinned potato
• black pepper
• parsley
• tomato
• all purpose flour
• carrot
• celery
• beef brisket

 

Beth's Brisket

4.1/5 - 21 votes

• ketchup
• brown sugar
• mushroom
• apple cider vinegar
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• beef brisket

 

BBQ Brisket Sandwich with Caraway Coleslaw

4.9/5 - 17 votes

• pretzel salt
• black pepper
• pretzel challah bun
• baking soda
• ketchup
• red wine
• sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic powder
• salt
• onion powder
• apple cider vinegar
• tomato paste
• caraway seed
• cayenne pepper
• dijon mustard
• green cabbage
• onion
• flavorless oil
• sugar
• mayonnaise
• red cabbage
• brown sugar
• mustard
• yeast
• egg
• all purpose flour
• water
• brisket
• carrot

 

Brisket with Parsnips, Leeks and Green Onions

4.4/5 - 19 votes

• salt
• red wine
• beef stock
• leek
• dark brown sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• green onion
• canola oil
• parsnip
• brisket
• garlic

 

Instant Pot Brisket

4.2/5 - 28 votes

• red wine
• worcestershire sauce
• brisket
• tomato sauce
• bay leaf
• rosemary
• onion
• canola
• garlic
• thyme
• salt

 

Slow Cooker Brisket With Caramelized Onions

4.5/5 - 20 votes

• beef brisket
• beef stock
• tomato
• worcestershire sauce
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• thyme
• red wine vinegar
• brown sugar
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Brisket

2.8/5 - 27 votes

• celery salt
• garlic salt
• onion powder
• olive oil
• onion
• beef brisket
• smoked salt
• tomato paste

 

Easy 4-Ingredient Baked Brisket

4/5 - 34 votes

• onion soup
• beef brisket
• red wine
• onion
• black pepper
• salt

 

BBQ Braised Brisket Sandwiches

4.7/5 - 16 votes

• salt
• salt
• mayonnaise
• ketchup
• chile flake
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• worcestershire sauce
• light brown sugar
• cayenne pepper
• onion
• lager beer
• white wine vinegar
• nancy' sweet
• tomato sauce
• butter
• olive oil
• mustard powder
• garlic
• brisket
• ciabatta sandwich roll

 

Old-Fashioned Crockpot Beef Brisket

4.5/5 - 18 votes

• worcestershire sauce
• marjoram
• salt
• ketchup
• pepper
• water
• onion
• brown sugar
• all purpose flour
• garlic
• beef brisket
• carrot

 

Braised Brisket

4.1/5 - 17 votes

• salt
• beef stock
• carrot
• fennel seed
• onion
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• dark brown sugar
• cayenne pepper
• tomato
• sage
• first brisket
• garlic

 

Grilled Sliced Brisket

3.2/5 - 75 votes

• vegetable oil
• brisket

 

Korean BBQ Brisket (Chadol Baegi)

4/5 - 30 votes

• beef brisket
• green onion
• salt
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• red chili pepper flake
• black pepper

 

Brisket Tacos With Red Cabbage

4.9/5 - 13 votes

• pepper
• salt
• red cabbage slaw
• red wine
• chili powder
• smoked paprika
• dark brown sugar
• flour tortilla
• beef stock
• apple cider vinegar
• olive oil
• bay leaf
• garlic
• canola oil
• onion
• brisket

 

Easy Sweet and Sour Brisket

4.5/5 - 16 votes

• tomato
• sauerkraut
• dark brown sugar
• brisket

 

Easy Wine-Marinated Brisket

4.5/5 - 16 votes

• onion
• celery
• soy sauce
• garlic
• beef brisket

 

Grilled Brisket with Scallion-Peanut Salsa

4.5/5 - 18 votes

• SALSA AND ASSEMBLY
• salt
• vegetable oil
• red pepper flake
• green onion
• garlic
• cilantro
• peanut
• olive oil
• lime juice
• honey
• sesame seed
• MEAT AND MARINADE
• beef brisket
• lime juice
• oyster sauce
• dark brown sugar
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• garlic

 

Brunch Brisket

4.5/5 - 14 votes

• black pepper
• chive
• white wine
• sage
• rosemary
• thyme
• brisket
• garlic
• apple
• onion
• hard apple cider
• cayenne pepper
• red pepper
• fennel seed
• flavorless oil
• maple syrup
• salt

 

20 Clove Brisket

4.6/5 - 13 votes

• carrot
• oriental hot mustard
• salt
• garlic oil
• black peppercorn
• celery
• beef broth
• merlot red wine
• canola oil
• garlic
• cuts beef brisket
• worcestershire sauce
• onion

 

Grilled Brisket with Tangy Mop Sauce

4.7/5 - 12 votes

• apple cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• garlic powder
• hot sauce
• ketchup
• lemon juice
• brown mustard
• worcestershire sauce
• chili powder
• garlic
• onion
• paprika
• barbeque sauce
• red pepper flake
• salt
• beer
• apple cider vinegar
• water
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• canola oil
• garlic
• black pepper
• chicken thigh
• barbeque chicken spice rub
• beef brisket
• yellow squash

 

Slow-Cooker Beer-Braised Brisket

3.5/5 - 39 votes

• brown sugar
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• lager
• black pepper
• cumin
• paprika
• salt
• onion
• garlic
• flat brisket

 

Jewish-Style Braised Brisket With Onions and Carrots Recipe

5/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• red wine
• carrot
• tomato
• celery
• ketchup
• onion
• vegetable oil
• bay leaf
• thyme
• beef brisket
• garlic

 

Pot Roast Brisket With Harissa and Spices

4.4/5 - 15 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• cinnamon
• cumin
• fenugreek
• turmeric
• rose harissa
• beef brisket

 

Hot and Spicy Smoked Brisket

3.8/5 - 29 votes

• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• black pepper
• brown sugar
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• chili powder
• salt
• beef
• rub

 

Easy Beef Brisket

3.9/5 - 12 votes

• cola
• black pepper
• bay leaf
• parsley
• thyme
• salt
• rosemary
• beef stock
• canola oil
• onion
• beef brisket
• star anise

 

Brisket

4.6/5 - 10 votes

• salt
• bay leaf
• carrot
• fresno chile
• garlic
• onion
• tomato paste
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• red wine
• celery
• anchovy
• chicken stock
• thyme
• brisket

 

Braised Brisket with Root Vegetables

4.1/5 - 11 votes

• salt
• red wine
• carrot
• parsnip
• onion
• red potato
• tomato
• olive oil
• thyme
• garlic
• beef brisket

 

Dr Pepper pulled brisket

4.92/5 - 12 votes

• ketchup
• black pepper
• salt
• molasses
• worcestershire
• dr pepper
• onion
• brisket
• yellow mustard
• smoked paprika
• chipotle
• garlic
• clove

 

Brisket Tacos

4.5/5 - 9 votes

• water
• black pepper
• salt
• wine
• brisket
• onion
• garlic
• salsa
• tortilla

 

"Husband and Wife" BBQ Brisket

4.6/5 - 8 votes

• huckleberry bbq sauce
• apple cider vinegar
• huckleberry jam
• salt
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• black pepper
• garlic
• molasses
• smoke
• onion powder
• yellow mustard
• hot vegetable broth
• celery
• brown sugar
• tomato paste
• tomato
• beef brisket
• worcestershire sauce
• bay leaf
• onion
• carrot

 

Braised Orange Brisket

4/5 - 9 votes

• green onion
• salt
• chinese 5-spice powder
• vegetable oil
• onion
• orange juice concentrate
• ginger
• beef brisket
• hot asian chili sauce
• hot mustard
• dark brown sugar
• tomato paste
• chicken broth
• carrot
• leek
• parsnip
• garlic

 

Crock Pot Beef Brisket With Barbecue Flavor

4/5 - 16 votes

• garlic
• onion soup
• ground
• allspice
• ketchup
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• worcestershire sauce
• water
• beef brisket

 

Sriracha-Braised Brisket Sandwiches

4.7/5 - 8 votes

• cumin
• brisket
• onion
• potato roll
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• salt
• light brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• sriracha
• garlic

 

Smoked Mini-Brisket

3.5/5 - 37 votes

• red wine vinegar
• water
• parsley
• celery seed
• onion
• basil
• rosemary
• bay leaf
• beef brisket
• garlic

 

BBQ Beef Brisket

2.9/5 - 11 votes

• buttered bun
• crunchy ranch slaw
• maple syrup
• buttermilk
• baking powder
• chive
• shallot
• sugar
• salt
• white vinegar
• cayenne pepper
• yellow mustard
• fennel
• egg
• light brown sugar
• crown broccoli
• all purpose flour
• mayonnaise
• cheddar cheese
• yellow cornmeal
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• corn
• dill
• salt
• green cabbage
• butter
• smoked sweet paprika
• brisket

 

Braised Brisket Tacos

5/5 - 6 votes

• corn tortilla
• salt
• cabbage
• chicken broth
• vegetable oil
• onion
• tomato juice
• coriander
• oregano
• apple cider vinegar
• chili powder
• smoked paprika
• poblano chile pepper
• beef brisket
• cumin
• garlic

 

Beef Brisket (Slow Cooker)

5/5 - 6 votes

• soy sauce
• garlic
• thyme
• barbecue sauce
• creole seasoning
• worcestershire
• onion
• beef brisket
• salt

 

Barbecued Brisket

4.6/5 - 5 votes

• barbecue sauce
• salt
• certified angus brisket

 

Pressure Cooker Jewish-Style Braised Brisket With Onions and Carrots Recipe

4.8/5 - 5 votes

• salt
• red wine
• carrot
• ketchup
• tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• bay leaf
• onion
• celery
• thyme
• beef brisket
• garlic

 

Best Odds Brisket Marinade

3.5/5 - 27 votes

• red wine vinegar
• salt
• olive oil
• brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• paprika
• black pepper
• garlic

 

Crock Pot BBQ Beef Brisket

3.5/5 - 27 votes

• celery salt
• garlic salt
• onion powder
• liquid smoke
• brisket
• barbecue sauce

 

Broken Spoke BBQ Brisket

4.2/5 - 5 votes

• bbq sauce
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• lemon juice
• liquid smoke
• worcestershire sauce
• tomato sauce
• brown sugar
• beef brisket
• salt

 

Braised Brisket

5/5 - 4 votes

• beef stock
• salt
• black pepper
• tomato
• carrot
• waxy potato
• thyme
• mustard
• paprika
• onion
• apple cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• oregano
• garlic powder
• garlic
• beef brisket

 

Mamaleh’s Brisket

3.6/5 - 12 votes

• black pepper
• point
• manischewitz concord grape wine
• chicken broth
• salt
• schmaltz
• black peppercorn
• garlic
• onion
• bay leaf
• celery
• carrot
• thyme

 

Braised Brisket with Hot Sauce and Mixed Chiles

5/5 - 3 votes

• salt
• vegetable oil
• beef brisket
• onion
• light brown sugar
• red chile hot sauce
• black pepper
• apple cider vinegar
• hot yellow chile
• hot red chile
• red chile
• garlic

 

Grilled Brisket With Slow-Cooked Taste

3.5/5 - 19 votes

• water
• onion
• chili powder
• apple cider vinegar
• black peppercorn
• brown sugar
• cayenne pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• worcestershire sauce
• butter
• garlic
• beer
• black pepper
• salt
• brisket

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