1-2 hours8-10 servingsAmerican

Texas Beef Brisket

By Chop Secrets

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8-10 Servings

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1-2 Hours

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Easy

Texas Beef Brisket
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 115 minutes

Total Time: 1-2 Hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8-10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • ¾ tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4-5 lb beef brisket
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine spice mixture ingredients and rub over trimmed brisket. Place brisket in a large ziplock bag or other tightly covered container and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Pour one cup of water in the Instant Pot and insert the steam rack. Stack the brisket pieces on the rack, fat side up. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  3. Using the display panel select the Manual or Pressure Cook function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 75 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a foil-covered baking sheet and brush with BBQ sauce.
  6. Set the brisket under the broiler for 4-5 minutes until caramelized and bubbly. Slice meat against the grain and serve.

Notes

The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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