Beer Braised Brisket

Ingredients

• •16 cloves garlic
• •7⅓ Tbsp brown sugar
• •¼ Cup honey
• •1 tbsp ancho chilis in adobo sauce
• •2 Tsp dijon mustard
• •1 tbsp cracked pepper
• •1 tbsp ground cumin
• •1⅓ tbsp paprika
• •1 tsp cayenne pepper
• •2 tbsp kosher salt - plus any additional at end
• •4 lb beef brisket
• •2 large onions
• •1 cup onions
• •12 oz lager
• •1 cup lager
• •2 tbsp pan drippings from the brisket
• •1½ cups ketchup
• •¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• •1 tbsp chilis in adobo sauce
• •¼ tsp pepper flakes
• •1 tsp salt
• •½ tsp cracked peppers

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Method

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1. 1In a food processor or blender, finely chop garlic.
2. 2Add brown sugar, honey, mustard, ancho chili in adobo, mustard, oil, black pepper, cumin, paprika, cayenne and 2 tbs salt and process until smooth. Rub all over the brisket making sure to get into the nooks and crannies.
3. 3Place brisket in a gallon size freezer bag or if unable to fit into bag wrap well with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator x 1-2 days.
4. 4Allow brisket to come to room temp ( about an hour) before preparing. Preheat oven to 325°F
5. 5Separate and scatter onions in a large baking dish or roasting pan. Set brisket (fat side up) on top of the onions.
6. 6Add beer to pan and any marinade the clings to the plastic wrap. Cover and seal with foil tightly. Braise in the oven until the meat is fall apart tender about 5 hours. Begin to check after 4 hours.
7. 7Meat should literally be falling apart when you stick it with a fork. When done, set oven to broil and broil for 5-10 minutes until top develops a crispy crust.
8. 8Allow brisket to cool for at least 10 minutes, remove from the pan and shred or slice.
9. 9Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and mix into the brisket. Moisten with pan drippings and season with salt if needed.
10. 10For the Sauce
11. 11In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the pan drippings or olive oil and saut the onions until soft 5-7 minutes.
12. 12Add the garlic and cook one minute longer,.
13. 13Add the beer, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half about 10 minutes or so.
14. 14Add in the remaining ingredients and heat through.
15. 15Place sauce in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Can use immediately or can be refrigerated until ready to use.