Atlanta Brisket
"From Cook's Country"
photo by gstac1
- Ready In:
- 5hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 1⁄2 lbs beef brisket, flat cut fat trimmed to 1/4 inch thick
- salt and pepper
- 4 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 lb onion, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 cups cola
- 1 1⁄2 cups ketchup
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
directions
- Using fork, poke holes all over brisket. Rub entire surface of brisket with 1 T salt. Wrap brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 or up to 24 hours.
- Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 325. Pat brisket dry with paper towels and season with pepper. Heat 2 t oil in 12 inch nonstick skillet over med-high til just smoking. Place brisket fat side down in skillet; weigh down with dutch oven or heavy cast iron skillet and cook til well browned, about 4 minutes. Remove dutch oven, flip brisket and replace dutch oven on top and cook til other side is well browned,about 4 minute Transfer to platter.
- Heat remaining 2 t oil in same skillet over med til shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, 10-12 minute Transfer to 13x9 inch baking dish and spread into even layer.
- Combine cola, ketchup, onion powder, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, 1 t salt, and 1 t pepper in a bowl. Place brisket fat side up on top of onions and pour cola mixture over brisket. Place parchment paper over brisket and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake til tender and fork slips easily in and out of meat, 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Let brisket rest in liquid, uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Transfer brisket to carving board. Skim any fat from top of sauce with large spoon. Slice brisket against grain into 1/4 inch thick slices and return to baking dish. Serve with sauce.
- To make ahead: Follow recipe through step 4. Allow brisket to cool in sauce, cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. To serve, slice brisket, return to sauce, and cover with parchment paper. Cover baking dish with foil and cook in 350 degree oven til heated, about 1 hour.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
-
I saw this on TV with America's Test Kitchen. It looked good, but I was not a subscriber online. Thank you for posting. I followed the recipe, but my brisket was a little larger, and I adjusted the quantities. After 4 hours, I uncovered it and the smell was so enticing, I slipped a piece onto my fork to try before cooling. It is not too sweet, but with a tangy layered flavor. Mouthfeel is meltingly smooth. I used Heinz catsup (my fave). Do try this at home. I will use it in pita bread with maybe a spoonful of giardinere.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I am a former retail management slave who is now a stay at home mom who absolutely loves her job. I have an eight year old, a two year old and a nine month old who all bring their own kind of joy to my life. My favorite thing in the world is to cook. We have a real, from scratch family dinner almost every night. Please don't be offended if I somewhat change a recipe in my review. I look at recipes sort of as guidelines, and alter them according to inspiration. I've received alot of helpful advice from reviews, that's why I share what I've done differently. With my little ones I'm pretty busy, but I LOVE this site and plan on being even more active as they get older.
