Description
Paula Deen’s legendary beef brisket delivers mouthwatering Southern comfort straight from her kitchen. Slow-roasted with a perfectly seasoned rub, this tender meat melts in your mouth and promises a hearty meal that welcomes you home.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) trimmed beef brisket
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dry mustard
- 1 crushed bay leaf
Liquid:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef stock
Instructions
- Prepare a robust spice blend by combining chili powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, granulated sugar, dry mustard powder, and finely crushed bay leaf in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly massage the aromatic spice mixture onto both surfaces of the brisket, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Position the generously seasoned brisket in a spacious roasting pan, maintaining an uncovered state while placing it in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C).
- Allow the brisket to roast for approximately 60 minutes, developing a rich exterior crust and initial flavor concentration.
- Carefully pour beef stock and supplemental water into the roasting pan, creating a shallow liquid layer approximately 0.5 inches deep.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and hermetically seal the roasting pan with aluminum foil to retain moisture and tenderness.
- Continue slow-roasting the brisket for an additional 3 to 3.5 hours, periodically checking for optimal fork-tender texture.
- Remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Trim excess fatty areas and slice the meat against the grain into thin, delectable portions.
- Drizzle the reserved pan juices over the sliced brisket to enhance moisture and intensify flavor profiles.
Notes
- Select a well-marbled brisket from your local butcher or grocery store, as the fat helps keep the meat moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
- Wrapping the brisket tightly prevents moisture loss and helps break down the tough connective tissues, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Letting the cooked brisket rest allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring each slice is succulent and packed with rich, deep flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg