Prep Time2 hrsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time6 hrs
INGREDIENTS
For the Brisket
3 kg Beef BrisketAs much fat as possible
3 tbsp Butter
MustardEnough to coat the brisket
Signature Braai Spice (or your favourite rub)Coat generously
For the Spritz
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ 1/2 cup water
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the Brisket
1Coat the brisket evenly with mustard to form a light layer.
2Generously sprinkle Signature Braai Spice over the mustard layer, pressing it in to ensure it sticks.
3Let the brisket sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes to let the flavours absorb.
Set Up Your Braai
4Create a two-zone fire, with coals on one side for direct heat and an empty area on the other for indirect heat.
5Ensure that you have a medium to hot fire ready for braaing the brisket.
Start Cooking & Spritzing
6Place the brisket over the coals and sear for 10–15 minutes on each side to develop a flavourful crust
7Move the brisket to the indirect heat side of the braai.
8Spritz the brisket with the apple vinegar and water mix each time you turn it, keeping the surface moist and enhancing the bark
9Continue braaing until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches around 50°C which should take anywhere from 1 - 2 hours depending on on the temperature of your coals.
Wrap the Brisket
10Place pats of butter on top of the brisket, then wrap it tightly in foil to lock in moisture and flavour
11Position the foil-wrapped brisket in a meat bucket or big enough casserole with a small amount of water to create steam, mimicking a smoker’s effect for evenly distributing the heat around the brisket.
12Maintain an ambient temperature of around 95°C in the meat bucket for ideal cooking. I use a Meater to check my meat and ambient temperatures.
Cook Until Tender
13Continue cooking in the meat bucket for another 3–4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches a tender 93°C - 95°C.
Rest the Brisket - VERY IMPORTANT!
14Allow the brisket to rest in the foil inside the meat bucket for at least 1 hour to let the juices redistribute.
Serve
15Slice against the grain and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy every juicy, flavourful bite!
Ingredients
For the Brisket
3 kg Beef BrisketAs much fat as possible
3 tbsp Butter
MustardEnough to coat the brisket
Signature Braai Spice (or your favourite rub)Coat generously
For the Spritz
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ 1/2 cup water
Directions
Prepare the Brisket
1Coat the brisket evenly with mustard to form a light layer.
2Generously sprinkle Signature Braai Spice over the mustard layer, pressing it in to ensure it sticks.
3Let the brisket sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes to let the flavours absorb.
Set Up Your Braai
4Create a two-zone fire, with coals on one side for direct heat and an empty area on the other for indirect heat.
5Ensure that you have a medium to hot fire ready for braaing the brisket.
Start Cooking & Spritzing
6Place the brisket over the coals and sear for 10–15 minutes on each side to develop a flavourful crust
7Move the brisket to the indirect heat side of the braai.
8Spritz the brisket with the apple vinegar and water mix each time you turn it, keeping the surface moist and enhancing the bark
9Continue braaing until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches around 50°C which should take anywhere from 1 - 2 hours depending on on the temperature of your coals.
Wrap the Brisket
10Place pats of butter on top of the brisket, then wrap it tightly in foil to lock in moisture and flavour
11Position the foil-wrapped brisket in a meat bucket or big enough casserole with a small amount of water to create steam, mimicking a smoker’s effect for evenly distributing the heat around the brisket.
12Maintain an ambient temperature of around 95°C in the meat bucket for ideal cooking. I use a Meater to check my meat and ambient temperatures.
Cook Until Tender
13Continue cooking in the meat bucket for another 3–4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches a tender 93°C - 95°C.
Rest the Brisket - VERY IMPORTANT!
14Allow the brisket to rest in the foil inside the meat bucket for at least 1 hour to let the juices redistribute.
Serve
15Slice against the grain and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy every juicy, flavourful bite!
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