This spicy chipotle beef brisket is not just a meal; it's an experience. A perfect blend of heat, spice, and everything nice, slow-cooked to create a brisket that's simply irresistible.
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
4 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, drained (sauce reserved) and chopped
1/4 cup reserved chipotle sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 bottle (16 ounce size) lager or other light beer
3 pounds flat-end beef brisket, trimmed (can substitute pork spareribs)
salt and pepper, to taste
In a crockpot, combine the garlic, onions, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard and beer. Season the brisket with salt and pepper. Place the brisket, fat side up, in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.
Transfer the brisket and juices to a shallow pan and let cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Spoon the solidified fat off the sauce. Transfer the brisket to a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill.
Transfer the sauce to a large saucepan. For a smoother sauce, pass through or a regular or handheld blender. Set the pan over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 hours.
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill. Place the brisket on the grill and cook until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn the brisket over and cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Brush the top of the meat with sauce, turn the brisket over and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, then repeat.
Transfer the brisket to a carving board and brush with more of the reserved sauce. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the remaining sauce alongside.
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reviews & comments
October 20, 2014
This is very spicy but good. I used only two chipotles and it was spicy so watch out if you use all 4! I liked finishing the brisket on the grill as it gave it less of a crock pot texture and more authentic bbq brisket texture.