{"id":2192,"date":"2019-12-01T01:19:36","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T08:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2020-11-10T06:36:54","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T13:36:54","slug":"smokey-beef-brisket-in-the-pressure-cooker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/smokey-beef-brisket-in-the-pressure-cooker\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoky & Tender Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Beef Brisket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make this tender, flavorful Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Brisket in a fraction of the time it would take to cook it in the oven. An overnight marinade helps give it a smokey flavor you’ll love.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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While this beef brisket recipe is great any time of year, I really love to cook it for holiday get-togethers!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This pressure cooker brisket is simple to put together, and it\u2019s a crowd pleaser. It\u2019s also easy to dress up with sides, and you can stretch it by serving it sandwich style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several years ago, my sister made beef brisket for our family Christmas party and shared her recipe. The minute I saw it, I couldn\u2019t wait to convert it to my pressure cooker. (<\/span>Learn how to convert your family favorite recipes to your pressure cooker<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is Brisket?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Beef brisket is a flavorful cut of meat that comes from the front, chest area. (<\/span>I love this illustration\u2014it\u2019s a really great guide to cuts of beef<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Beef brisket is an awesome choice for pressure cooking! <\/b>It\u2019s a tougher cut of meat that cooks up tender and juicy in the pressure cooker. (<\/span>For more on brisket, check out this detailed guide<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning to slice it, I recommend using flat cut brisket. Flat cut brisket has a layer of fat along the bottom, which is easy to remove after cooking. (It\u2019s what I call for in this recipe.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you cook the brisket, you\u2019ll want to cook it fat side up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried about having dry brisket, you\u2019ll want to look for a cut of meat that is well marbled.<\/span><\/p>\n

When brisket is cured in a salty brine, it\u2019s called corned beef. Don\u2019t use brine-cured brisket in this recipe. (If you\u2019re interested in a great corned beef, try my <\/span>Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Cook Brisket in an Instant Pot \/ Electric Pressure Cooker<\/b><\/h2>\n

This Instant Pot Brisket recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Mealthy MultiPot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Use the Overnight Marinade?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The brisket marinates overnight to tenderize the meat and lock in that great smoky flavor!<\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t recommend skipping it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The spice rub helps tenderize the meat and really infuses it with the flavors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The extra flavor is worth planning ahead to let this can sit in your fridge overnight.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Fitting Brisket in Your Pressure Cooker<\/b><\/h2>\n

How much brisket fits what size pressure cooker? A lot of that depends on the shape of your particular cut of meat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flat cut brisket is usually rectangular, but it\u2019s not always exact. Both of the pictured cuts of brisket are around 3 pounds, but they\u2019re quite different in shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Most 3 pound cuts should fit in a 6-quart pressure cooker without any issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have to cut the brisket in half to fit it in the cooking pot. If this happens, try to fit the pieces side by side rather than stacking one on top of the other.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can fit larger briskets but be sure to test this out before cooking. If the brisket doesn\u2019t fit across the bottom of the pot, you can cut the brisket into pieces. This will work great for sandwiches or BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos (see page 55 of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook).<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, larger pressure cookers will be able to fit larger cuts of meat. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to add more liquid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Serve Instant Pot Brisket<\/b><\/h2>\n

After the brisket is finished cooking, remove from the cooking pot and allow to rest for a few minutes. Use a serrated knife to slice into 1\/4 to 1\/2-inch slices, then arrange on a platter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use an\u00a0instant-read thermometer<\/a> to verify your brisket is at least 195\u00b0F after cooking.<\/p>\n

Just prior to serving, add some of the warm cooking liquid to additional barbecue sauce, and drizzle it over the top of the slices. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re serving a crowd, you could also shred it and serve it on rolls.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Serve with Beef Brisket<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the things I like about beef brisket is that it pairs well with most sides. So if you’re providing the main dish and asking guests to bring a side, you have a lot of options. Here are some of my favorites:<\/p>\n

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Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Hash Brown Casserole<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong>These cheesy Instant Pot potatoes are the perfect comfort food, and they\u2019re my favorite homemade side for this Instant Pot Brisket.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Cornbread<\/a><\/strong> |\u00a0<\/span>This shortcut recipe starts with a Jiffy Corn Muffin mix, so it comes together super quick. However, if you prefer from-scratch cornbread, I have a great recipe for Buttermilk Corn Bread on page 261 of my cookbook, The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Instant Pot Roasted Red Potatoes<\/strong><\/span><\/a> |\u00a0<\/em>You can pressure cook these potatoes in advance. Prior to serving, just coat them in melted butter, garlic, and herbs, sprinkle them with Parmesan cheese, and brown them in your air fryer or broil them in an oven<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lion House Rolls<\/strong><\/span><\/a> from my baking site, <\/span>Barbara Bakes<\/span><\/a> | When I really want to take a meal to the next level, I\u2019ll bake up some homemade rolls. These These rolls are an old-fashioned favorite and cook up big and fluffy. They\u2019re also easy to make!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer French Fries<\/strong><\/span><\/a> from Barbara Bakes |\u00a0<\/span>If you have an Instant Pot Duo Crisp, a Ninja Foodi, or a Mealthy Crisp Lid, you can make these awesome Garlic Parmesan french fries.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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How to Reheat Instant Pot Brisket<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since brisket can be a more expensive cut of meat, I like to reheat it in the pressure cooker. This helps ensure it doesn\u2019t dry out.<\/span><\/p>\n

To reheat brisket, use the <\/b>pot in pot method<\/b><\/a>: Place a trivet in the bottom of your pressure cooking pot, and add 1 cup of water. Place a cake pan or oven-safe dish on top of the trivet, then cook at High Pressure until the meat is cooked through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re reheating a lot of brisket, I\u2019d start with 5 minutes of cook time and adjust from there.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may want to cover the pan with foil, but it isn\u2019t necessary for brisket. If you do use foil, you\u2019ll need to increase your cook time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Update:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>To show you how easy this Instant Pot Brisket is, I’ve made a quick video. I use the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus<\/a> in this video, so you can get a glimpse of it in action!<\/em><\/p>\n

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