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Instant Pot Brisket Recipe

Instant Pot BBQ Brisket

This Instant Pot Brisket recipe makes tender beef brisket that's full of smoky, rich flavor that rivals the low and slow BBQ pit taste we all love.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Pressurizing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 722 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds (1 kg) beef brisket
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) beef broth
  • 3/4 cup (215 g) BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 onion sliced

For the rub

  • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Take the brisket out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and lay flat. Cut binding strings and trim down the fat cap, if there is any.
  • Mix the rub ingredients together in a bowl. Rub evenly on all sides of the meat.
  • Turn on the saute mode on the Instant Pot. Add the cooking oil. When the pot is hot, add the brisket and brown on both sides, around 4 minutes per side. After 8 minutes turn off the Instant Pot. Remove the brisket to a plate.
  • Add the beef broth to the pot and whisk to remove the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the BBQ sauce and whisk to combine.
  • Return the brisket to the pot. Scatter the onions on top.
  • Close the lid and set the vent to sealing. Set to 75 minutes on high pressure. Once the time is up, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the pot. Strain any excess oil from the top of the sauce. Turn on the saute mode and allow the sauce to thicken, whisking occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • If desired, brown the top of the brisket under the broiler for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with the sauce.

Notes

  • It's best, if you can, to allow the brisket to marinate for at least 30 minutes to lock in the flavor. You can marinate it for up to 24-hours, if you have the time.
  • Searing the brisket on all sides gives the meat a nice browned and flavorful crust. If at all possible don't skip this step. It adds so much flavor.
  • Because of the spices in the rub it could begin to burn on the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • When deglazing the pot be very careful adding liquid. It will steam up immediately and can burn your arm if you're not careful.
  • Always slice it the brisket against the grain.

Nutrition

Calories: 722kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 71gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 211mgSodium: 1465mgPotassium: 1291mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 7mg
Keyword BBQ, Beef
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