BEEF BRISKET WITH HOME MADE B B Q SAUCE

BEEF BRISKET WITH HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE

 

On May 28 is celebrated in the United States the day of cooking or barbecuing beef brisket, especially in Kansas City very famous for its meats. It can be baked or grilled, but should be cooked slowly until this meat is very soft. Depending on the size and thickness it can take at least a couple of hours to cook.

 

SERVINGS: 4

 

INGREDIENTS FOR SEASONING MEAT

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 kg and 100 gr. / 2.80 lb. beef brisket

1 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper powder

 

BARBECUE SAUCE

1 tbsp. olive oil

1/3 c. Diced yellow onions

2 minced garlic cloves

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 c. beef broth

1 and ½ c. crushed tomatoes

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp. coarse grain mustard

1 tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. cumin powder

1 tbsp. molasses

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

1/2 to 3/4 tsp. hickory smoke extract

1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano leaves

1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2 tsp salt.

 

PROCEDURE

In a bowl mix the meat seasoning ingredients.

With a brush spread the ingredients on both sides of the meat.

Heat a griddle well and brown the meat on both sides. After grilling the beef, put it on a baking pan.

While the meat is browning on the griddle, heat a sauce pan and sauté the onion with the garlic.

Add the rest of the ingredients. Slowly bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat and cook slowly for about 5 minutes.

Preheat oven to 178° C. / 350° F.

Add the sauce to the meat on the baking pan.

Cover the meat with aluminum foil and cook it in the oven for 2 hours or until the beef brisket is soft.

To serve cut the meat against the grain and serve with the barbecue sauce.