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BRISKET ESSENTIALS: VERSATILE BBQ AND MOP SAUCE



Brisket Essentials: Versatile BBQ and Mop Sauce image

I have been using this BBQ sauce on brisket for over 20 years. The original recipe is not mine, but I have modified it over time. No photos on this one, because I had already made it, and did not want to make it again just for a photo op. I did, however, pick a few of my favorite brisket photos... just to whet your appetite....

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 23

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE DRY SPICES
2 Tbsp coconut sugar
1 - 2 Tbsp ancho chili powder
2 tsp ground paprika, sweet or hot, or smoky, your choice (i prefer smoky)
1 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp dry mustard, i prefer coleman's
THE WET INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 c green or red bell pepper, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 c beef stock, not broth
1 c beer, your choice
2 Tbsp apple-cider vinegar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp hot sauce, i prefer frank's
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1 - 2 Tbsp vodka, plain variety

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. You will need a saucepan big enough to hold all of the ingredients, and a glass jar to store it.
  • 3. I will last about 3 - 4 weeks, if kept refrigerated.
  • 4. Chunky or Smooth? You can see from my main photograph that I left the sauce chunky. However, you can smooth it out (I do that sometimes), by either straining out the veggies, or putting the partly cooled sauce in a blender.
  • 5. To Mop or not to Mop... That is the Question Mopping, the process of taking a thin sauce and applying it to the brisket on a regular basis, is a hotly debated subject among pit-masters. The two methods used are using a spray bottle to spray the sauce, on, or using a mop tool (it actually looks like a cute little kitchen mop). Mops were originally used in open-pit barbecues where the meat had a greater chance of drying out. I do not mop my briskets, unless one of my clients requests it. I prefer to smoke them with a dry rub and serve the sauce at the table. If you are looking for a good dry rub, here you go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-beef/awesome-beef-brisket-dry-rub.html?r=13 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/rub/brisket-essentials-overnight-low-and-slow-rub.html?r=14 With that said, a "proper" mopping of a brisket can add additional layers of flavor, as the sugars in the sauce begin to caramelize.
  • 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 7. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl, and reserve.
  • 8. Add the butter and oil to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • 9. When the foaming subsides, give the saucepan a swirl and add the onions.
  • 10. When the onions soften, about 3 - 4 minutes (but not brown), add the bell pepper, and garlic, then cook for an additional 1 - 2 minutes.
  • 11. Add the dry spices, and stir to combine, about 1 minute.
  • 12. Add the beer, and stock, and stir until the ingredients are combined, 1 - 2 minutes.
  • 13. Scrap the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to pick up any yummy fonds that have developed.
  • 14. Add the remaining ingredients, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until it begins to thicken a bit.
  • 15. This is not a thick BBQ sauce. If you want it thicker, take about a tablespoon of cornstarch and mix with a tablespoon of water (a slurry), and add it to the sauce while it is simmering. I prefer it thin, but that is just me.
  • 16. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 17. Use as a mop while you are smoking your brisket and serve some on the side while eating. Enjoy.
  • 18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

BEEF BRISKET WITH MOP SAUCE



Beef Brisket with Mop Sauce image

This tender brisket roasts in a sauce that adds great flavor. When one of our sons lived in the South, I learned that "mop sauce" is traditionally prepared for Texas ranch-style barbecues in batches so large it is brushed on the meat with a mop! You won't need that much brisket sauce for my recipe, but will get the big-time taste. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat., Place the brisket in a shallow roasting pan; pour sauce over the top. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MILLIONAIRE BRISKET WITH COFFEE AND BEER MOP SAUCE



Millionaire Brisket with Coffee and Beer Mop Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1/4 cup kosher or sea salt
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons pure chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5 to 6-pound) center-cut piece of brisket
6 slices bacon
Coffee and Beer Mop Sauce, recipe follows
Jim's Really Easy and Really Good Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
4 to 6 cups hickory or apple wood chips, soaked for 1 hour in water to cover, drained
1 cup beer
1 cup apple cider
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup coffee
1 cup beef or chicken stock
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce, (recommended: Tabasco sauce)
2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups your favorite barbecue sauce, (recommended: KC Masterpiece or Bull's Eye)
1 to 2 cups your favorite mild or hot salsa
1/4 cup cider vinegar, or more to taste
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the rub by placing the salt, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, pepper, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl and stir to mix.
  • If your brisket has a thick layer of fat, trim it to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Place the brisket in a roasting pan and generously sprinkle both sides with the rub, using about 3 tablespoons per side and patting it into the meat with your fingertips. The leftover rub can be stored for several months in a jar. You can cook the brisket right away, but it will taste better if you let it cure in the refrigerator covered for at least 4 to 24 hours.
  • Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium-low. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and run the grill on high until you see smoke then reduce the heat to medium-low. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center, preheat the grill to medium-low, then toss 1 cup of the wood chips on the coals.
  • When ready to cook, place the brisket in the center of the hot grate, fat side up, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Drape the bacon slices over the top of the meat, and then cover the grill. Cook the brisket until very tender, 5 to 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches about 190 degrees F. Generously mop or baste the meat on both sides with the mop sauce. Wrap the brisket in aluminum foil, and continue cooking until done. If using a charcoal grill, every hour you'll need to add 12 fresh coals and 1/2 cup wood chips to each side.
  • Transfer the grilled brisket to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain, using an electric knife or sharp carving knife. Transfer the sliced meat to a platter. Spoon the barbecue sauce over the meat or, better yet, serve it on the side.
  • Place all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and whisk to mix. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, if necessary.
  • Combine the barbecue sauce, salsa, and vinegar in a non-reactive saucepan over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and let cook until thick and flavorful, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. The sauce can be served hot or at room temperature and may be refrigerated, covered, for up to 48 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.

BRISKET WITH BBQ SAUCE



Brisket with BBQ Sauce image

After growing up in West Texas for 30 years where barbecue is the best, I found this recipe which is so tender and absolutely delicious. Leftovers, if you have any, make really great sandwiches. You can increase the liquid smoke to 4 tablespoons for really smoky flavor.

Provided by Cathy G.

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 14h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds lean beef brisket
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons mustard powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour liquid smoke over brisket. Rub with onion salt and garlic salt. Roll brisket in foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place brisket in a large roasting pan. Cover and bake for 5 to 6 hours. Remove from oven, cool, and then slice. Put slices back into pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, butter, water, celery salt, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir, and cook until boiling.
  • Pour sauce over meat slices in pan. Cover and bake for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 132.5 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1612.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



Barbecued Beef Brisket image

A guest at the RV park and marina my husband and I used to run gave me this flavorful brisket recipe. It's become the star of countless meal gatherings, from potlucks to holiday dinners. Husband Ed and our five grown children look forward to it as much as our Christmas turkey. -Bettye Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 garlic clove, minced
BRISKET:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 fresh beef brisket (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a disposable foil pan., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown brisket on both sides. Place in foil pan, turning to coat with sauce. Cover pan tightly with foil., Place pan on grill rack over indirect medium heat. Grill, covered, 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove from heat. Remove brisket from pan; tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim fat from sauce in pan. Cut brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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