Smoky Brisket

Published May 30, 1992

Total Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Rating
4(23)
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Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings

FOR THE DRY MOP

  • ½ cup sweet paprika

  • 3 tablespoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper

  • 1 4-pound piece of brisket

FOR THE WET MOP

  • ⅔ cup water

  • 1 ½ tablespoons instant espresso crystals

  • 2 cups ketchup

  • ¾ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 8 tablespoons butter

FOR THE BARBECUE SAUCE

  • 1 medium onion, peeled, pureed

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 4 ⅓ cups tomato puree

  • 2 cups water

  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 cubes beef bouillion

  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce, like Tabasco

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup cider vinegar

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

73 grams carbs; 325 milligrams cholesterol; 1350 calories; 40 grams monosaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams saturated fat; 94 grams fat; 9 grams fiber; 1885 milligrams sodium; 60 grams protein; 49 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To prepare the dry mop: Combine dry mop ingredients. Rub all over brisket. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    To prepare the wet mop: Combine wet mop ingredients, except butter, in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Grill the brisket slowly for 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the wet mop.

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce. Combine olive oil and onions in a saucepan. Saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the vinegar, bring it to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the vinegar. Cut the brisket into thin slices and serve with barbecue sauce.

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Credits

Adapted from Eileen D. Weinberg, owner of Good and Plenty to Go in Manhattan, this traditional American barbecue is time-consuming, but it would be difficult to find a better way to flavor and prepare barbecued brisket.

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