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
• •4 lb beef brisket
• •2 large onions
• •1 cup onions
• •12 oz lager
• •1 cup lager
• •1½ cups ketchup
• •¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• •1 tbsp chilis in adobo sauce
• •¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• •1 tsp salt
• •½ tsp cracked peppers
• •2 Tbsp olive oil

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

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.
3. 3Process until smooth.
4. 4Rub all over the brisket making sure to get into the nooks and crannies.
5. 5Place brisket in a gallon size freezer bag or if unable to fit into bag wrap well with plastic wrap.
6. 6Put in the refrigerator x 1-2 days.
7. 7Allow brisket to come to room temp ( about an hour) before preparing.
8. 8Preheat oven to 325°F.
9. 9Separate and scatter onions in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
10. 10Set brisket (fat side up) on top of the onions.
11. 11Add beer to pan and any marinade the clings to the plastic wrap.
12. 12Cover and seal with foil tightly.
13. 13Braise in the oven until the meat is fall apart tender about 5 hours. Begin to check after 4 hours. Meat should literally be falling apart when you stick it with a fork.
14. 14When done, set oven to broil.
15. 15Broil for 5-10 minutes until top develops a crispy crust.
16. 16Allow brisket to cool for at least 10 minutes, remove from the pan and shred or slice.
17. 17Remove the onions with a slotted spoon.
18. 18Mix into the brisket.
19. 19Moisten with pan drippings.
20. 20Season with salt if needed.
21. 21In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the pan drippings or olive oil and sauté the onions until soft 5-7 minutes.
22. 22Add the garlic.
23. 23Cook one minute longer.
24. 24Add the beer, bring to a boil.
25. 25Cook until reduced by half about 10 minutes or so.
26. 26Add in the remaining ingredients.
27. 27Heat through.
28. 28Place sauce in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Can use immediately or can be refrigerated until ready to use.