Best Sweet And Spicy Brisket Recipes

SWEET-AND-SPICY BRISKET

Steps:

• Season brisket generously with salt and pepper; place in a slow cooker. Scatter carrots, onion, figs, apricots, and thyme evenly over and around brisket. Stir harissa into broth; pour mixture over brisket. Cover and cook on high until brisket is tender, 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
• Remove thyme. Transfer brisket to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes, then slice thinly against grain. Arrange slices on a platter, spoon vegetables and fruits evenly around them, and drizzle with some of pan juices. Serve with bread and remaining juices on the side.

POMEGRANATE-BRAISED BRISKET WITH SWEET-AND-SPICY ZHUG

Steps:

• For the brisket: Season the brisket generously on both sides with salt and pepper and let it come to room temperature, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in an 11-by-15-inch flame-proof roasting pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, swirling to coat the pan. Add the brisket, fat-side down, and sear until browned and some fat is rendered, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and sear on the other side for about 4 minutes longer. Remove the brisket from the pan, add the apples and onions and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the apples are slightly browned and the onions just begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Add the garlic and bay leaf to the pan and toss to combine. Clear a spot in the center and return the brisket fat-side up to the pan. Add the pomegranate juice; it will reach about three-quarters up the sides of the brisket. Cover the pan with a layer of parchment and then cover tightly with aluminum foil (see Cook's Note). Bake for 90 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven. Carefully peel back the foil and parchment at the far end of the pan (not the side closest to you) to avoid being scalded by steam escaping from the pan. Flip the brisket over, fat-side down, and sprinkle the dried cherries evenly around the brisket. Cover tightly again and braise until the brisket is very tender but holds together when sliced, about 90 minutes more.
• Carefully remove the brisket and let it rest on a cutting board. Transfer as much of the fruits and vegetables from the pan to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Strain the braising liquid into a large saucepan and bring to a rapid boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by one-third, about 10 minutes. You should have about 3 cups. Pour it into a large glass measuring cup and let sit until the fat rises to the surface.
• Meanwhile, for the sweet-and-spicy zhug: Place the chile peppers in a food processor followed by the cilantro, parsley, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, coriander, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined, 4 to 5 times, then scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and process until smooth and fully combined, about 2 minutes. The sauce should be the consistency of pesto. Taste and add more salt if needed. Makes about 1 and 1/2 cups.
• Slice the brisket across the grain and shingle it onto a serving platter, tucking the apples, onions and dried cherries around the meat. Skim off and discard the fat from the braising liquid and pour about 1 1/2 cups over the brisket. Sprinkle all over with the pomegranate seeds. Serve the zhug and remaining braising liquid alongside.

SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUED BRISKET

Steps:

• Season the beef with the black pepper and garlic powder and place into a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Stir the picante sauce, brown sugar and Worcestershire in a small bowl. Spread the picante sauce mixture over the beef. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
• Bake, covered, at 300 degrees F for 4 1/2 hours or until the beef is fork-tender. Slice or shred the beef. Divide the beef and sauce among the rolls.

SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUED BRISKET

Steps:

• Pat brisket dry with paper towels; transfer to a roasting pan. In cup, mix paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, coriander, and cumin; use to rub all over brisket.
• Refrigerate brisket at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• In bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Prepare outdoor grill for covered indirect grilling over medium-low heat. Place brisket in center of grill, fat side up.
• Cover grill and cook 4 1/2 to 5 hours or until very tender (internal temp of at least 170°F), brushing both sides of brisket with sauce every 15 minutes during the last hour of grilling.
• Note: If using a charcoal grill, place a drip pan under brisket. You will need to replenish the coals every hour.
• Thinly slice brisket across the grain to serve.

SWEET AND SPICY WAGYU BEEF BRISKET WITH PEACH-MANGO GLAZE

Steps:

• PREPARING THE SWEET AND SPICY RUB: Cut the Fullblood Wagyu beef brisket widthwise into two even pieces. In a small bowl, mix together all of the rub ingredients (ancho chile powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic pow-der, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika). Place the brisket on a baking sheet, and coat the brisket's entire surface with the rub. Make sure to rub the sugar and spice mixture all over the brisket. Cover the brisket loosely, and refrigerate for 48 hours.
• BRAISING THE FULLBLOOD WAGYU BEEF BRISKET: Pull the Fullblood Wagyu beef brisket from the refrigerator 2 hours before starting the oven. Allow the brisket to sit at room temperature.Preheat the oven to 250°F. Once the brisket has sat at room temperature, heat a large skillet with 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil.One piece at a time, sear the brisket on both sides (for about 2-3 minutes per side), to get a nice sear. Be careful not to burn the brisket. Repeat the searing process with the second piece of brisket. Add the seared Fullblood Wagyu beef brisket to the roasting pan. Deglaze the skillet with 1 cup of beef stock. Once the beef stock has evaporated, add the diced carrots and onions to the skillet. Saute for 5 minutes. Add in the smashed garlic, and saute for 1 minute longer. Then, add the carrots, onions, and garlic to the roasting pan (with the brisket). Add the peach slices, mango slices, jalapeno rings, beef stock, and soy sauce to the roasting pan as well. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil, and place it in the oven for 6 hours. Every 2 hours, turn the meat over in the braising liquid. After 6 hours in the oven, use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the brisket. Note: Pull the brisket from the oven at 110°F for rare, 120°F for medium-rare, and 130°F for medium doneness. Pull off the aluminum, and let the braised brisket cool for 30 minutes. Once cooled, transfer the brisket and contents of the roasting pan into a large refrigerator-safe container. Store everything in the refrigerator overnight.
• PREPARING THE BRISKET AND SAUCE: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Pull the Fullblood Wagyu beef brisket from the refrigerator, and place it on a baking sheet . Cover the brisket with foil. Place the brisket back in the oven, and rewarm slowly for 45 minutes. In the meantime, take the remaining contents of the roasting pan, and skim off any fat that has come to the surface. Once you've skimmed off the fat, blend the braising liquid/vegetables in a blender. Place the blended sauce in a stainless steel pot, and reduce it by half (about 30 minutes on medium heat). Once the sauce is reduced, add in the peach-mango preserves. Mix well. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.Pull the brisket from the oven, and remove the foil.
• FINAL STEPS: Turn the oven up to 450°F. Start spooning the sauce over the brisket to heavily coat it. Once coated, place the brisket back in the oven (at 450°F).Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce has thickened on the brisket's surface and the edges have started to caramel-ize. Let the Fullblood Wagyu beef brisket rest for 20 minutes. Then, slice the brisket into thin slices against the grain. Serve warm with the leftover sauce, and enjoy!