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Flavorful Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Beef Brisket

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A tender, slow-cooked beef brisket glazed with a sticky, sweet, and tangy brown sugar bourbon sauce that creates a caramelized crust and rich flavor. Perfect for easy dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat but leaving a thin layer
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • ½ cup bourbon (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 g)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about ¼-inch layer for flavor and moisture. Pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket fat-side down first until deeply browned, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to make the glaze.
  5. Place the seared brisket back in the pot, fat side up. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water or beef broth around the brisket (not over the meat). Cover tightly with the lid.
  6. Transfer the Dutch oven to the oven and cook for about 3 hours. Baste the brisket with some glaze every hour. Add water or broth if liquid gets low.
  7. After 3 hours, remove the lid and brush the brisket thoroughly with the remaining glaze. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and roast uncovered for 20-30 minutes to caramelize the glaze. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let the brisket rest for 15-20 minutes out of the oven. Slice thinly against the grain and serve.

Notes

Do not skip searing the brisket for better flavor and crust. Baste generously with glaze during cooking to build a sticky coating. If glaze thickening is slow, simmer separately before final application. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Rest brisket before slicing for juiciness.

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Keywords: beef brisket, brown sugar, bourbon, glazed brisket, slow cooked, dinner recipe, easy brisket, bourbon glaze

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