Ultimate Tender and Juicy Brisket

This recipe delivers the most tender, juicy, and soft brisket through slow cooking and careful seasoning. The brisket is infused with rich flavors and melts in your mouth with every bite.

Steps

1. Mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. 2. Rub the spice mix evenly over the brisket slice, pressing it into the meat. 3. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. 4. Sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. 5. Remove brisket and set aside. In the same pan, add sliced onion and garlic; sauté until softened. 6. Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the pan; stir to deglaze all browned bits. 7. Return brisket to the pan, add thyme sprig, and bring to a gentle simmer. 8. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. 9. Cook brisket gently for 3 hours, turning once halfway, until it is fork-tender and juicy. 10. Remove brisket and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. 11. Serve with pan juices and sautéed onions for maximum flavor.

1 (8 oz) brisket slice 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup beef broth 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh thyme sprig