Name: Slow Cooked Beef Brisket With Coffee Cocoa Rub And Pomegranate Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) Beef Brisket, Trimmed; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil; 2 Tbsp (30 g) Finely Ground Coffee; 1 Tbsp (8 g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1 Tbsp (15 g) Brown Sugar; 1 tsp (5 g) Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp (5 g) Ground Cumin; 1 tsp (5 g) Kosher Salt; 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 Medium Onion, Quartered; 4 Cloves Garlic, Smashed; 2 Carrots, Cut into 5 cm (2 in) Pieces; 2 Celery Stalks, Cut into 5 cm (2 in) Pieces; 250 ml (1 cup) Halal Beef Broth; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Pomegranate Molasses; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Tomato Paste; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Honey; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Halal Soy Sauce; Fresh Cilantro Leaves, for Garnish; 2 Tbsp (30 g) Toasted Pomegranate Seeds, for Garnish

Description

This recipe delivers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket with a unique flavor profile from a coffee and cocoa rub and a luscious pomegranate glaze. It’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) Beef Brisket, Trimmed
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp (30 g) Finely Ground Coffee
1 Tbsp (8 g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 Tbsp (15 g) Brown Sugar
1 tsp (5 g) Smoked Paprika
1 tsp (5 g) Ground Cumin
1 tsp (5 g) Kosher Salt
0.5 tsp (2.5 g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Medium Onion, Quartered
4 Cloves Garlic, Smashed
2 Carrots, Cut into 5 cm (2 in) Pieces
2 Celery Stalks, Cut into 5 cm (2 in) Pieces
250 ml (1 cup) Halal Beef Broth
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Pomegranate Molasses
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Honey
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Halal Soy Sauce
Fresh Cilantro Leaves, for Garnish
2 Tbsp (30 g) Toasted Pomegranate Seeds, for Garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Rub: Combine coffee, cocoa, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Season Brisket: Pat brisket dry and rub with the coffee-cocoa mixture.
Sear Brisket: Sear brisket in oil until browned on all sides.
Build Flavor Base: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
Slow Cook: Add broth, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.
Prepare Glaze: Whisk together pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, honey, and soy sauce.
Finish Sauce: Remove brisket and vegetables; simmer glaze into cooking liquid.
Slice & Serve: Rest brisket, slice against the grain, and drizzle with glaze.
Garnish & Enjoy: Garnish with pomegranate seeds and cilantro.

Notes

Letting the brisket rest before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful result.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 200g
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg