Easy Baked Brisket

Directions

Season both sides of brisket generously with salt, pepper, cayenne and smoked paprika. For best results, place brisket over an aluminum foil “rack” set over a plate, and refrigerate, uncovered, 8-12 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Melt butter in pan, medium heat. Add onion and salt. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and apple juice. Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced by about half, about 3 minutes.
Transfer half of the apple-onion mixture into a baking dish. Place brisket fat-side up on top; cover with remaining apple-onion mixture. Cover baking dish with foil.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F and bake until fork-tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Check for doneness after 2 hours.
Transfer brisket to a plate and tent with foil.
Pour the onions and braising liquid into a large glass measuring cup or bowl. Skim fat off the top. Puree with a stick blender to create a gravy.
Slice brisket across the grain and serve with the onion gravy.

Note: If you want to use a whole brisket, this method will work as shown, but you may want to give it a little more time at the end to ensure it’s fork tender.
Tips: Substitute apple cider for the juice if you prefer.
Serve brisket with warm brioche buns, for an exceptional taste experience!!