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Bold 5-Star Coffee-Rubbed Beef Brisket

Coffee-Rubbed Beef Brisket with Cocoa BBQ Sauce
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Create a rich and flavorful Coffee-Rubbed Beef Brisket, perfectly paired with a deep, dark Cocoa BBQ Sauce. This recipe offers bold winter comfort food, balancing deep, slow-cooked tradition with an exciting new flavor profile. It is a dish with deep roots and bright new growth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Beef Brisket (5-7 lbs)
  • 1/4 cup ground coffee
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee (for braising)
  • 1 cup beef broth (for braising)
  • Cocoa BBQ Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the coffee, brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to create the rub.
  3. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Rub the coffee mixture generously over all surfaces of the brisket.
  4. Place the brisket fat-side up in a large roasting pan. Pour the brewed coffee and beef broth into the bottom of the pan.
  5. Cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake for 4 to 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 200-205°F (93-96°C).
  6. While the brisket cooks, prepare the Cocoa BBQ Sauce. In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the cocoa powder dissolves. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  8. Remove the brisket from the oven. Let it rest, covered, for at least 30 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  9. Slice the brisket and serve drizzled generously with the warm Cocoa BBQ Sauce.

Notes

  • This recipe rewards patience; low and slow cooking yields the tenderest results.
  • The coffee rub provides a deep, earthy crust without making the meat taste like coffee.
  • You can substitute dark beer for some of the beef broth for added depth.

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