Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze. Sweet and succulent with a crisped dark crust and juicy inside. The perfect bite that melts in your mouth and on your hands.
An overnight dry rub imparts a subtle flavor and begins to tenderize this versatile cut. And then a long braise in a beer and bourbon bath in a low oven with herbs and spices, finished with a peach glaze under a hot broiler. Slice and eat!
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How do I choose the best brisket?
Brisket comes from the breast section of the cow, a boneless cut from under the first five ribs. A typical full-sized brisket will weigh in between 8-12 pounds and is about 12-20 inches long, and 12 inches wide. Your butcher will gladly cut a larger piece down to a smaller size.
- Point Cut: Triangular in shape, has the most flavor and a larger composition of fat running through it than the flat cut.
- Flat Cut: More rectangular in shape, fat layer runs predominantly along the underside.
A modestly priced cut of beef, that responds well to long, slow cooking, which makes it perfect for braising. Of course, it‘s also perfect, for grilling, smoking, and the slow cooker. But here we focus on the oven and how to braise this cut properly.
Be sure to pick a well-marbled brisket, preferably a cut where the fat is equally distributed in and on the meat. Also, allow the brisket plenty of time to sear on each side.
Why is my brisket tough?
If a brisket is tough, it’s because it needs more time to cook and break down the connective tissues to become tender.
What temp should I pull my brisket?
Test for doneness. The ideal temperature of a properly smoked brisket is 180°F/82°C, keep in mind that the internal temp of the brisket can increase by 10 degrees even after it’s been removed from the oven.
Food Nerd Alert: Cattle don’t have a collar bone, so these muscles support nearly 60% of their body weight. Requiring a significant amount of connective tissue which is why these cuts of meat require a lengthy cooking time
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How to make Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze
Chef’s Tip: This recipe is for an 8 lb Brisket, you can easily halve for a 4 pound cut of meat.
Braised Brisket with Brandy Peach Glaze. Sweet and succulent with a crisped dark crust and juicy inside. The perfect bite that melts in your mouth. An overnight dry rub imparts a subtle flavor and begins to tenderize this versatile cut. A long braise in a beer and bourbon bath in a low oven with herbs and spices and finished with a peach glaze under a hot broiler. Slice and eat!
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher sea salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 8 lb. flat-cut trimmed brisket with about 1/3” top layer of fat
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 stalks celery roughly chopped
- 2 large carrots roughly chopped
- 2 large bay leaves
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 4 Roma tomatoes roughly chopped
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 22 oz. bottle Extra Stout Guinness or other
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) light brown packed sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 1 cup peach preserves or jam
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon
- Kosher sea salt to taste
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
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Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, rub brisket all over with spice rub, being sure to rub it in thoroughly. Place on a platter, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Remove brisket from the fridge and allow to come to come to room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours for 8lbs. (1 hour for 4).
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Preheat oven to 325°
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Heat 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil in a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven (that has a tight-fitting lid) over medium-high heat.
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Add brisket fat side down, and allow to brown undisturbed for 6-8 minutes. Turn brisket over and allow to brown on the opposite side for 5 minutes. Using tongs transfer to a serving platter.
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Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
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Add onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs, cook stirring frequently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors of the aromatics to begin to release and the tough exteriors to soften.
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Toss in the crushed garlic and chopped plum tomatoes, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Add the stock, stout, bourbon, light brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer.
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Place Brisket, fat side up back into the pot.
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Cover the top of the pot with heavy-duty aluminum foil and then with a tight fitting lid.
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Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for about 4-5 hours with an internal temperature reading of 165°-175°F/74°-79°C. Brisket should be tender and still maintain its shape.
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Remove for the pot with a large spatula, set aside on a roasting pan fat side up.
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Strain the braising liquid into a large bowl. Return the liquid to the pot and bring to a simmer, until reduced to about 3 cups (about 15-20 minutes). Preheat the broiler.
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Transfer 1/2 cup of reduced braising liquid to food processor or blender, add preserves and bourbon and blend till smooth, season to taste with Kosher sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
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Spoon glaze over the top of the brisket, spreading out evenly. Place the glazed brisket under the broiler, allowing the glaze and fat to darken and crisp about 4-6 minutes. Watching carefully to avoid burning.
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Remove from oven and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes. Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and slice against the grain, transferring to a platter. Ladle some of the braising liquid over the top along with the remaining preserves.
- Prep times are approximate.
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10 comments
That bourbon peach glaze sounds incredible! I’d love to slap it on some chicken and some pork too 🙂
Would defiantly be good on chicken and pork too, Colleen! 🙂
This brisket looks incredible! The rub looks so simple to make and I bet adds so much flavor to the meat!
Thank you, Morgan, the rub is easy and packs a ton of flavor!
This looks so good. I love that peach glaze!
Peach and bourbon are a natural together, Erika, and make an awesome glaze! 🙂
This is THE BEST brisket I have ever had. And we have had a lot over the last 10 years. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Thrilled to hear this, Tricia! So glad that you and your family loved our recipe. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and 5-star rating! 🙂
My mouth waters every time I see this post!
Lol, Tricia, I’m so happy that you all enjoyed our brisket!