This brisket is fork-tender and so delicious! A modified version of an old family recipe, it has become our favorite brisket dish on special occasions. I usually serve this with challah, but any bread will work to soak up the sauce, as would rice.
Published on July 10, 2019
Total Time:
5 hrs 35 mins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
6carrots, peeled and chopped
1largeonion, chopped
1(8 ounce) packagefresh mushrooms, quartered
2stalkscelery, diced
¼cupkosher salt
1tablespoonground black pepper
1tablespoonchili powder
1tablespoonground cinnamon
1teaspoonground nutmeg
1teaspoonground allspice
½teaspoonground cloves
½teaspoonground cayenne pepper (Optional)
1(4 pound)beef brisket
3cupscola soft drink (such as Pepsi®)
1cupwater, or more as needed to cover (Optional)
2tablespoonslemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, onion, mushrooms, and celery until vegetables start to become tender, about 8 minutes. Spread vegetables into the bottom of a large, deep baking dish, retaining olive oil in skillet.
Combine kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Pat brisket dry with paper towels and rub spice mixture all over the meat.
Sear seasoned brisket in skillet over medium-high heat on all sides until browned and spice rub has formed a crust, about 2 minutes per side. Lay the seared brisket on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
Pour 1/2 cup cola soft drink into the hot skillet; scrape up and dissolve any browned bits of food on the bottom of the skillet. Pour hot cola and pan drippings over the brisket; pour remaining cola over meat. If cola does not cover meat, pour in enough water to cover. Drizzle lemon juice into the dish.
Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and cook until meat is very tender, about 3 more hours. Remove brisket and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Editor’s Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the rub ingredients. The actual amount of the rub consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
647
Calories
37g
Fat
32g
Carbs
46g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 647
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
37g
48%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Cholesterol
148mg
49%
Sodium
4750mg
207%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
12%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Total Sugars
23g
Protein
46g
Vitamin C
13mg
63%
Calcium
86mg
7%
Iron
5mg
30%
Potassium
947mg
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.