Description
A delicious recipe for Sweet & Savory Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket that combines tender beef with a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds beef brisket
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket and rub with the spice mix of paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- In a skillet, sauté onions in oil until caramelized (15-20 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Place caramelized onions in a slow cooker or Dutch oven, then add the brisket on top. Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, beef broth, and vinegar; pour over brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours in a slow cooker or cover and bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking, let the brisket rest for 20 minutes, then shred and mix with cooking liquid.
Notes
- For best results, use a well-marbled brisket.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (slow cooker) or 3-4 hours (Dutch oven)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg