How to Make a Tender Brisket in the Oven
INGREDIENTS
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Slow-Roasted Brisket
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Step 1
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Trim any excess fat from the surface of your brisket with a sharp knife, leaving approximately 1/4 inch to protect the meat from drying in your oven. If you wish to add flavor to the beef, rub its surface with a seasoning paste or dry spice rub and l
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Step 2
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Scatter coarsely chopped onion, carrot and celery over the bottom of a roasting pan or large baking dish. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, which will act as a natural roasting rack and also add flavor to the drippings. Pour in enough water
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Step 3
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Cover the pan with its lid, or a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Slide it onto the middle rack of a 250-degree Fahrenheit oven.
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Step 4
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Cook the brisket, well covered with foil, until it's tender enough that you can easily slide the tines of a fork into the meat and twist off a mouthful. Depending on the size and thickness of your piece of brisket, that might take as little as 3 to 4
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Step 5
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Cover the brisket loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving it.
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Braised Brisket
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Step 1
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Remove most of the fat from the brisket's surface with a sharp knife, leaving no more than 1/4 inch to hold the brisket together once it's cooked.
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Step 2
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Layer the bottom of a deep casserole dish or Dutch oven with coarsely chopped onions, carrots and celery. Add a bay leaf or other flavoring ingredients as desired, then lay the brisket on top of the vegetables. Season it lightly with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
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Pour in enough water or beef broth to immerse the bottom half of the brisket. Cover the pan tightly, with either its own lid or a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Step 4
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Bake the brisket in a preheated oven at 300 F for 4 to 6 hours, turning it every 90 minutes so each side is immersed in the cooking liquid approximately half of the time. It's done when you can easily slide a fork or the tip of a paring knife into th
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Step 5
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Remove your brisket from the cooking liquids, and let it rest on a serving tray under a loose covering of foil. Strain the cooking liquids and skim away any fat, then thicken and season them to make a sauce for your brisket. Serve meat and sauce toge
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