Sweet & Savory Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket
If you’re searching for a dish that embodies warmth and flavor, look no further than Sweet & Savory Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket. This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef brisket that is infused with a delightful blend of sweet and savory ingredients, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal. Whether served in sandwiches, tacos, or over fluffy rice, this versatile dish brings comfort to the table on busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With simple preparation steps and the rich aroma filling your home as it cooks, your family will eagerly anticipate dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds beef brisket
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket and rub it with smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet until caramelized (15-20 minutes). Add minced garlic for another couple of minutes.
- Place caramelized onions in a slow cooker or Dutch oven; lay the brisket on top.
- Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar; pour over the brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or bake at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Let the brisket rest for 20 minutes before shredding and mixing with the cooking liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg