Cajun Brisket

Name: Cajun Brisket
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; One 6- to 8-pound beef brisket; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 onions, sliced; 2 green bell peppers, sliced; One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their liquid; One 6-ounce can tomato paste; 2 cups brewed coffee with chicory, cooled; Chopped fresh parsley, for serving; Grits, such as Creamy Cheese Grits, for serving

21 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground oregano
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
One 6- to 8-pound beef brisket
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their liquid
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 cups brewed coffee with chicory, cooled
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Grits, such as Creamy Cheese Grits, for serving

Directions

1

Combine the kosher salt, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, thyme and oregano in a bowl.
2

Stir in the brown sugar.
3

Rub the brisket with the dry rub, wrap in plastic TIGHTLY and refrigerate overnight.
4

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
5

Put the brisket in a baking pan.
6

Top with the celery, garlic, onions and green peppers.
7

Pour over the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir, then add the coffee.
8

Cover with foil and bake until the meat is very tender and shreds easily, 6 to 8 hours.
9

Remove the meat to a large cutting board and shred.
10

Serve the shredded meat with the vegetables and juices.
11

Garnish with chopped parsley.
12

Serve with grits.