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Close-up of sliced Instant Pot BBQ brisket on a wooden cutting board, showing tender beef with a dark caramelized barbecue crust and moist interior. Thick slices reveal smoky bark, juicy texture, and rich glaze, with a knife resting nearby for serving.

High Protein Instant Pot BBQ Brisket

Nesting Lane
High Protein Instant Pot BBQ Brisket is a tender, flavorful main course with a smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
marinate 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Instant Pot
Large zip-close plastic bag
Cutting Board
Measuring Spoons
Glass Measuring Cup
Serving platter

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • In a cup, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and kosher salt.
  • Rub this spice blend all over the beef brisket.
  • Place the brisket into a large zip-close plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 8 hours, turning the bag once or twice during marinating.
  • Place the brisket in a 6-quart Instant Pot. If needed, cut the brisket in half and stack the pieces.
  • In a glass measuring cup, mix beer, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the brisket in the Instant Pot.
  • Lock the Instant Pot lid, making sure the vent is closed. Cook according to Instant Pot directions until the brisket is tender.
  • Transfer the cooked brisket to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Press the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and set for 15 minutes. Boil the juices in the pot, uncovered, until reduced to about 1½ cups, which takes about 8 minutes. Turn off the pot.
  • Pour the juices into a fat separator, or into a glass measuring cup. Pour off or skim the fat and discard it.
  • Stir apple cider vinegar into the juices.
  • Slice the brisket thinly across the grain into 24 slices and arrange them on a serving platter.
  • Spoon some pan juices over the sliced brisket. Serve with the remaining pan juices.

Notes

Serving Size -  3 Slices Brisket and 3 Tablespoons Pan Juices
2 WW Points

Tips and Tricks

Marinating Time: For deeper flavor, marinate the brisket overnight in the fridge.
Slicing Brisket: Always slice brisket across the grain for tender pieces.
Sauce Separation - Separating Fat: A fat separator helps keep the sauce rich but not greasy.

Storing and Reheating

Reheat on Stovetop - Place a serving in a saucepan with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm over low heat, stirring until creamy.
Storing - Store leftover brisket in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing - Freeze sliced brisket in portions for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 36gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 545mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 4mg
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