What is Beef Brisket?
Brisket is a beef cut taken from the breast section of the cow. It’s known as being one of the least tender cuts of beef, and it’s a relatively inexpensive boneless cut. All of that information about beef brisket kind of makes it sound like it might be awful to prepare. If it’s cooked correctly, beef brisket is excellent!
What is the best way to cook brisket?
Beef brisket can be smoked or braised. A smoked brisket is typical Texas-style, cooked at 225 degrees for 8 to 12 hours. As you can imagine, this renders the beef as very tender. Braised beef brisket is the Jewish method of cooking. It’s cooked in a sauce with vegetables for at least 3 hours, absorbing the liquid and flavors and becoming tender using this method as well. This recipe uses the braising method.
I really love to cook low and slow type dinners for Sunday night dinner with my family. This recipe is perfect for that. It cooks four hours in an easy-to-mix-together sauce with onions and carrots, resulting in a wonderful, tender cut of beef. While your dinner is cooking for 4 hours, you can do the laundry, get things done from your to-do list, or just take a nap! 45 minutes before your timer goes off, prepare the sides you want to serve with your brisket. I also look at this recipe as one that is nice to prepare on a chilly day. Your oven will give off heat and keep your house nice and toasty!
If you’re looking for dishes to serve with your beef brisket, you might like to try my Creamy Buttermilk Cole Slaw or these Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits. Classic Potato Salad, Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes and Spicy Sweet Green Beans are also good sides to brisket.
