Perhaps the MOST requested recipe is FINALLY here on WGC... I made you a Gaby approved Thyme and Garlic Brisket for all your holiday cooking needs!
Is there anything more comforting than a big, juicy piece of brisket? This recipe for Thyme and Garlic Brisket is simple to make and is perfect for any family gathering or holiday dinner. The garlic and thyme give the brisket a delicious flavor, and the dutch oven ensures that it will be tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and get cooking!
Every single year, without fail, I get a few hundred DMs and emails with a request for a brisket recipe. And every single year, I've failed at providing that for you guys. Well, 2022 looks a little different my friends. Here is my new brisket recipe that is equal parts easy, delicious, moist and will be an absolute winner in your homes.
The process is pretty straightforward. The beef gets seasoned and seared. You'll want to do this in a heavy bottom Dutch Oven so you get a really beautiful sear. Once the outsides are seared, in go the liquids and it goes into the oven to braise for a number of hours. That will ensure that the brisket is easy to slice, perfectly tender and retains all the moisture. Slice and serve and you're ready to eat!
And if you need some sides to go with this Brisket recipe - might I recommend:
Au Gratin Potatoes
Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Potato Gratin
Herb Smashed Potatoes
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
French Onion Soup
Garlic Green Beans
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Now that you know how to cook this delicious recipe, it's time to put your new skills to the test! Invite some friends over and make this dish for them. They will be so impressed with your cooking abilities! Not to mention, they'll love the taste of this amazing dish. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and start cooking up a storm!
Is there anything more comforting than a big, juicy piece of brisket? This recipe for Thyme and Garlic Brisket is simple to make and is perfect for any family gathering or holiday dinner. The garlic and thyme give the brisket a delicious flavor, and the dutch oven ensures that it will be tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Combine the garlic and salt and finely chop to form a bit of a paste. Add the thyme leaves and continue to chop until incorporated. Put the paste in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine.
Generously season both sides of the brisket with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining olive oil. Place the brisket in the Dutch Oven and sear for 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden.
Place the shallots into the Dutch Oven around the brisket and brush the thyme and garlic paste over the top of the brisket. Add the wine, tomatoes, parsley and bay leaves. Cover the pan tightly with the lid or a sheet of 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.
Carefully remove the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes. Transfer the shallots out of the Dutch Oven and onto a serving platter. Skim off any excess fat and transfer the Dutch Oven with the pan juices to a burner over medium-high heat. Boil and stir for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by ½.
Slice the brisket against the grain, transfer to the platter with the shallots and pour the reduced pan juices on top. Serve as needed.
Notes
This makes the perfect holiday meal centerpiece. Enjoy leftovers in sandwiches the next day!
First off, you'd smoke or bake the brisket at 225 degrees for 3 hours; then you'd wrap it in foil and keep cooking it for 2 hours. Finally, uncovered and cook for 1 more hour before letting it rest for a few minutes prior serving.
You can use a dedicated smoker, a charcoal grill with wet wood chips or a gas grill with wet wood chips set for indirect heat. It's important to note that BBQ is the process of low, slow dry heat cooking. Grilling is high heat, fast cooking, it's not BBQ. Cook the brisket for 7 to 10 hours.
Therefore, you need to find the optimum temperature for meat. As mentioned above, the temperature danger zone is 46°F -140°F (8°C-60°C). Hence, it is better to keep the hot smoking or grill above 158°F (70°C).
There is no magic number for when briskets are done. I've had briskets be done anywhere from 200° – 208°. What are you looking for is for it to feel done.
The fat melts as it cooks, infusing the brisket with incredible moisture and flavor. Marbling enhances brisket by naturally tenderizing the muscle fibers during low and slow cooking. For those dedicated to their brisket game, the main thing to remember is prioritizing marbling is key.
Common go-to rubs include seasonings like garlic, herbs, and spices. Just be sure to take it easy on the rub so that your brisket doesn't come out too salty. If you plan to mop or baste your brisket while smoking, be sure to coordinate the flavors properly with your rub. Marinating is another option for smoked brisket.
Brisket can be done in a range of 200-210°F (93-99°C), but as a general rule, it's safe to bet on 203°F (95°C). Brisket should be tender but not so tender it's falling apart. You should be able to slice it into pieces that can just hold together, requiring a little pull to come apart.
This is one of the most commonly used liquids for a brisket spritz, especially for Carolina-style barbecue. Apple Cider Vinegar is often mixed with a little bit of water or apple juice to slightly dilute it.
You can use regular paprika for smoked, chile powder for chipotle chile powder, and onion and garlic salts instead of powders. To use, sprinkle generously on brisket, rubbing it into the meat. Smoke for 10 to 12 hours. The longer you let it go, the better it is!
Low and Slow (225°F to 250°F / 107°C to 121°C): This is the classic method for cooking brisket. It involves slow smoking over indirect heat with a smoker or barbecue grill.
To set things straight, we're here to put an end to the confusion, so you can get back to the grill with confidence. For brisket cooked to flavorful perfection, fat-side-down is the way to go. This is the only way to achieve a brisket that is perfectly moist with a perfect bark on both sides.
Set your pellet grill to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed, for 15 minutes. Place brisket on the grill grate fat side down, and cook for approximately 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160℉. Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in butcher paper or foil.
Brisket can be done in a range of 200-210°F (93-99°C), but as a general rule, it's safe to bet on 203°F (95°C). Brisket should be tender but not so tender it's falling apart.
Watch for an internal temperature of 185F (it will come up to 190 while it rests). If your brisket has little marbling or inconsistent marbling, the 225F temperature for smoking a brisket makes sense. It smokes the meat more quickly, preventing rubberiness, and produces a rich smokiness.
Close the lid on the smoker and, maintaining 225 degrees F, continue cooking until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 202 degrees F in the thickest part of the meat (takes anywhere from 5-8 hours). Remove the brisket to a large cutting board and allow to rest for 1 hour before slicing.
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