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Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket

Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket for Soul-Warming Comfort

This Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket recipe offers rich, smoky flavors and a tender texture, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 3 pounds Beef Brisket
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Kosher salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Optional
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Use your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar For caramelization
  • 1 large Onion Sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For Caramelization
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Beef Drippings Reserved from cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce For additional flavor

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the brisket by patting it dry and rubbing with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Sear the brisket in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Transfer brisket to a slow cooker and mix beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, onion, and garlic. Pour over the brisket. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  4. Remove brisket, let rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Shred with forks and set aside cooking liquid.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet, add brown sugar, beef drippings, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and simmer, then add shredded brisket and cook for 5-7 minutes until coated.
  6. Serve on buttered brioche buns, alongside mashed potatoes, or in tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, allow meat to rest and ensure skillet is hot enough before searing.

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