Nana Lara's Brisket

A flavorful but chewy cut like a brisket needs a long, slow trip through the oven to break down the connective tissue and release the beefy goodness. A spice rub and a bit of crushed pineapple add their spicy, sweet flavors to the meat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 496 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon meat tenderizer
• 1 (6 pound) beef brisket
• 0.5 cup soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, brown sugar, and meat tenderizer. Rub the spice mixture generously all over the brisket. Place the meat on a baking sheet with the fat layer up.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove from oven, and lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Mix soy sauce with water in a bowl, and pour the liquid into a roasting pan. Transfer the brisket into the roasting pan. Sprinkle the meat with the crushed pineapple.

Step 4

Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil, return to oven, and bake for 3 more hours. Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.