Instant Pot Brisket

Ingredient

1. 1.5 - 2 pounds (766g) beef brisket (2 inches thick)
2. 3 – 5 drops liquid smoke
3. Dry Rub:
4. 2 tablespoons (26g) brown sugar
5. 2 teaspoons (5g) chili powder
6. 2 teaspoons (4g) black pepper
7. 1 teaspoon (2.4g) onion powder
8. 1 teaspoon (2.8g) garlic powder
9. 1 teaspoon (3g) cinnamon powder
10. 1 teaspoon (6g) coarse kosher salt
11. ½ teaspoon (1g) cumin seed , ground
12. ½ teaspoon (1g) fennel seed , ground
13. ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper
14. BBQ Sauce:
15. 1 (205g) medium onion , sliced
16. 3 garlic cloves , minced
17. 1 cup (250ml) ketchup
18. ½ cup (125ml) unsalted chicken stock or water
19. 1 tablespoon (15ml) maple syrup
20. 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
21. 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
22. 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
23. 1 tablespoon (13g) brown sugar

Instruction

1. Rub the dry rub mixture on the brisket, then let it marinate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight, so the salt can penetrate into the meat).
2. Mix well. Add marinated brisket in Instant Pot. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 75 minute and Natural Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid carefully.
3. If desired, use a fat separator to remove the oil from the BBQ sauce. Mix in 1 cup (250ml) ketchup, 2 tbsp (30g) Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp (13g) brown sugar in Instant Pot. Let the BBQ sauce thicken by simmering for 8 - 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary.
4. If desired, use a blowtorch or oven (broil) to slightly caramelize the BBQ sauce on the brisket. Slice your brisket against the grain to maximize tenderness. If you didn't marinate the brisket long enough, sprinkle some salt on the sliced briskets to season them better. Serve with the awesome BBQ sauce. Your delicious & beautiful BBQ Brisket is ready to serve! Enjoy!