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.
