Salt And Pepper Brisket Food

SMOKED BRISKET RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl or spice shaker, then evenly season the brisket on all sides. Let the brisket sit out at room temperature for 1 hour.
• While the brisket comes to room temperature, prepare the smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions for indirect cooking with a water-filled drip pan in place. Bring the temperature between 250 and 275° F. Add 3 to 5 fist-size oak, mesquite or your favorite wood chunks for smoke.
• Place the brisket in the smoker with the thicker tip closest to the heat. Leave the lid closed for at least 3 hours. Cook for a total of 6 to 8 hours until dark brown bark is formed and the internal temperature reaches 165° F after the stall (when the temp stops rising for hours around 150° F).
• Remove the brisket from the smoker and tightly wrap it with uncoated butcher paper (or aluminum foil). Place it back in the smoker and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the flat (thinner side) reaches between 200 and 205° F, about 6 to 8 more hours.
• Carefully transfer the brisket (still wrapped in the butcher paper) to a cooler to rest for at least 1 and preferably 2 hours or until the internal temp drops to 140 to 145° F. You can line the cooler with a towel to further insulate the brisket if you prefer.
• Separate the point from the flat muscle. Slice against the grain (which is different for each muscle) into 1/4" slices just before serving. Enjoy!

BEEF BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• On a cutting board, mash the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt together with the flat-side of a knife into a paste. Add the rosemary and continue to mash until incorporated. Put the garlic-rosemary paste in a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil; stir to combine.
• Season both sides of the brisket with a fair amount of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Place a large roasting pan or Dutch oven over medium-high flame and coat with the remaining olive oil. Put the brisket in the roasting pan and sear to form a nice brown crust on both sides. Lay the vegetables all around the brisket and pour the rosemary paste over the whole thing. Add the wine and tomatoes; toss in the parsley and bay leaves. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for about 3 to 4 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices, until the beef is fork tender.
• Remove the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes. Scoop the vegetables out of the roasting pan and onto a platter, cover to keep warm. Pour out some of the excess fat, and put the roasting pan with the pan juices on the stove over medium-high heat. Boil and stir for 5 minutes until the sauce is reduced by 1/2. (If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 tablespoons of wine or water and blend into the gravy).
• Slice the brisket across the grain (the muscle lines) at a slight diagonal. Serve with potato pancakes.
• Using a box grater or food processor, coarsely grate the potatoes and onions. Put the grated potatoes and onions together in cheesecloth or a tea towel and twist it to squeeze out the excess liquid. Put the dry potatoes and onions in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the egg whites and chives to bind the mixture together.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with 1/4-inch of oil. For each pancake, take about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture and drop into the hot oil; gently flatten with a spatula so they fry up thin and crispy. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove to paper towels to drain; season with salt while the potato pancakes are still hot. Continue frying, adding more oil as needed, until all of the mixture is used up. Serve immediately with apple sauce, if desired.

GIANT SALT-CRUSTED BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Mix together the salt and egg whites in a large bowl until completely combined and moist (the mixture should hold together when squeezed in your hand).
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket, flipping as needed, until a dark crust forms on all sides, 6 minutes to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread some of the salt mixture onto the prepared baking sheet so that it is a 1/2 inch longer and wider than your brisket. Lay the brisket on top and season with pepper. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into the thickest part of the brisket. Press and pack the remaining salt mixture on top of and around the brisket so that it is fully encased, making sure there are no holes or cracks. Cook until the thermometer reaches 170 degrees F, 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream and horseradish into a small serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Crack the salt crust open with a something heavy, like a meat mallet. Remove the crust, wipe away any residual salt on the brisket with a paper towel or brush and transfer to a cutting board. Thinly slice the brisket and serve with the horseradish sauce.

BBQ BRISKET SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Add the Neelys' BBQ Sauce, garlic, onions and diced tomatoes to a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Sprinkle the brisket on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil and once hot, add the brisket and brown, 5 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to a plate. Pour the beer into the Dutch oven, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir in the chicken broth and pureed tomato mixture. Add the brisket back into the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven until the brisket is incredibly tender and the meat is beginning to fall apart, about 3 hours. Shred the meat in the pot with tongs and place the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Add the peas in a layer on top of the brisket.
• Meanwhile, add the potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water. Bring up to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender. Drain in a colander, then mash in a large bowl. Stir in milk and butter, and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the potatoes evenly on top of the meat and pea layer. Use a spoon to create some texture on the layer of mashed potatoes. Bake until golden and brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, 1 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, mustard, onion powder, pepper, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, 1 hour 15 minutes.

BRISKET SLIDERS WITH WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the brisket: Add half of the sliced onions to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the brisket on one side with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker, seasoned-side down. Sprinkle the other side with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining onions and the soup mix and Worcestershire.
• Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. Let the brisket sit in the onion juices on warm for 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
• For the white barbecue sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To assemble: Cut the brisket in half and slice thinly against the grain. Top the potato buns with brisket, onions and barbecue sauce.

7 INGREDIENT BRISKET (PLUS SALT AND PEPPER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large roasting pan, with foil, place onions and garlic.
• Put brisket in now and season meat with salt and pepper.
• In a bowl, mix the soup, wine, thyme and olive oil together well and pour over the meat.
• Cover tightly with more foil and roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until done.
• Cool a bit before slicing meat on the diagonal of the grain.