How do you cook a 12 lb. brisket?

Question

I just bought a 13 lb brisket but when I cut off the fat it should be around 12 lbs. I also have a 20 Qt. rival roaster oven. Can I cook it in there? and how long?? Thanks it's my first brisket!

Answer 1

Extended cooking will NOT toughen brisket but instead soften it.

Brisket comes from the breast section of the cow. It is (prior to cooking), a relatively tough cut of meat which demands wet cooking methods, most notably braising.

Here is the link for my article about braising:

http://www.ahherald.com/food/2003/ft_030213_braising.htm

You can substitute brisket for the veal shanks in the recipe but, depending on the size of the brisket I might increase the liquid. (stock and wine), and increase the cooking time maybe up to 2 1/2 hours.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to e-mail with any other questions.

Chef Mark.

Answer 2

Brisket has a lot of fat and connective tissue in it. As a result, it is best when cooked at a relatively low temperature (200-250° F) for a long period of time.

Brisket is the king of Texas BBQ as it is extremely well suited to smoking for 12 hours or more. If you don't have a smoker, a crock pot/roaster/cast iron dutch oven are all good cooking vessels.

Cook it at low temperature for a long period, throw in some veggies near the end. Brisket is done when a fork can be inserted into the meat and twisted with little or no resistance.

Answer 3

Dry Rub Brisket

4 lbs beef brisket
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Combine all seasonings well.
Rub the spice mix all over the brisket meat.
Put meat in crockpot, fat side up, and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.
When finished, remove fat from meat and cut meat against the grain

Since you have 12lbs what I would do is cut it into 3 protions and freeze two (unless you are feeding an army)
This recipe is adapted to a crockpot but, you sure can use your roaster. Keep the temp no lower that 225 degrees.
Keep an eye on it just in case it's cooking too fast. Wouldn't want to leave it 8 hours and find it a piece of rubber.
Bon Apetit

Answer 4

Brisket In Roaster Oven

Answer 5

Beef Brisket a la Hales
Thaw brisket...coat with 1/2c sugar 1/4c salt and some pepper. Let meat marinate in this combination in the refrigerator overnight.
Place in baking bag...add
2c. barbecue sauce
1/2c vinegar
1c catsup
3/4c water
1 jar (any size, any kind) jam
Slow cook in oven at 300 degrees for two hours. Reduce heat to 250 degrees and finish cooking about 4 hours, or until done.

Answer 6

your roaster should be perfect to cook your brisket in. Use a low temp and add carrots onions and potatoes. Rachael Ray (even though she drives me nuts) has a great brisket recipe on her website. I may have copied it, if you can't find it and want it, email me. Be sure to roast at around 300 degrees.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

MMMMMmmmmmm! What time is dinner! I'll bring dessert! Lol. I wish i knew how to cook it, but i LOVE to eat it!