Halal Brisket: Step-By-Step Recipe
In this recipe, we'll show you how to prepare a delicious and succulent halal beef brisket using simple, halal-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 kg beef brisket
- 1 tbsp olive oil or a neutral oil like vegetable, or canola
To Marinate:
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¾ tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
To Prepare The Bbq Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1½ cups apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Firstly, combine the Rub ingredients. Rub the brisket all over. If time allows, place it in the fridge for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Secondly, in a slow cooker, combine the BBQ Sauce ingredients. Mix in the brisket, then squish it in if necessary.
- Cook for 8 hours on low in a slow cooker.
- Place the brisket on a tray.
- Then, pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce until it reaches the consistency of syrup (it thickens more as it cools).
- Meanwhile, drizzle the brisket with oil and roast for 15 minutes, or until brown spots appear, in a 200°C/390°F oven. Remove from oven and baste with Sauce before returning to cook for 5 minutes. Remove and baste again, then return to oven for 5-10 minutes until it caramelises.
- Lastly, to serve, slice brisket across the grain and serve with remaining BBQ Sauce. This is terrific for serving as a meal with sides or piled high onto rolls with Coleslaw as sliders.
Notes
- A large cutting board: This is where you will prepare the brisket before cooking it. Make sure it is big enough to accommodate the size of the brisket you are working with.
- A sharp knife: In addition, You will need a sharp knife to trim the brisket of excess fat and to cut it into portions before cooking.
- A mixing bowl: This is where you will prepare the rub and mix the ingredients for the barbecue sauce.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure out the ingredients for the rub and the barbecue sauce.
- A roasting pan: This is where you will cook the brisket. It should be large enough to fit the brisket.
- Aluminium foil: Helps to wrap the brisket before cooking, which helps to keep it moist.
- A meat thermometer: Helps to check the internal temperature of the brisket. It is to ensure it is cooked to the appropriate doneness.
- Tongs: Helps to handle the brisket while it cooks.
- A basting brush: Helps to brush the barbecue sauce onto the brisket during the cooking process.
- A smoker or barbecue grill: While not necessary, a smoker or barbecue grill can add a smoky flavour to the brisket. Many people find it delicious.
- Cooker: A slow cooker can be useful to make Halal Brisket. It is a convenient option for those who don't have access to an outdoor smoker or grill.
- Oven: An oven can be helpful to make Halal Brisket. It is a convenient option for those who don't have access to an outdoor smoker or grill.