Cooking brisket in a pressure cooker
This recipe is simple and easy to follow, so don’t be scared of the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Here are some cooking tips:
Trim the fat on the brisket as much as possible. Brisket is already naturally marbled with fat within the meat.You’ll likely need to brown the brisket in batches. Cut it into pieces that fit the size of your pressure cooker. Or, simply brown it in a pan on the stovetop. Refer to the cooking chart below if you are cooking a different sized brisket than the recipe calls for.
How long does this instant pot brisket recipe take to cook?
Depending on the size of brisket you’re using, here are the approximate cooking times. Note that the cooking times above are for how long to set your Instant Pot or pressure cooker for. They do not include time to prep the seasoning, brown the brisket, time for the pressure to build and time for the pressure to release. The total cooking time noted in the recipe card below reflects the entire cooking time from start to finish for a 4 lb brisket.
A simple brisket rub recipe
The dry rub for this beef brisket is easy to make with simple seasonings from your pantry. Make it fresh and slather it all over the beef brisket before browning it in the Instant Pot. You’ll be amazed by the flavor this simple rub adds to the brisket!
A healthy BBQ sauce for beef brisket
Making a homemade healthy BBQ sauce is an easy way to add delicious BBQ flavor to this Instant Pot beef brisket! Since you aren’t smoking the brisket, this is the next best option to add some smoky, BBQ flavor. Just mix up the BBQ sauce in a bowl or jar while the brisket is cooking. If you want to warm up the BBQ sauce, use the Saute function on the Instant Pot. Here’s what you’ll do:
What to serve with brisket?
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Your turn to try this easy brisket recipe
Save yourself some time and use the Instant Pot to cook your next brisket. You’ll still get a tender, fall apart brisket with a smoky, BBQ flavor – in much less cooking time! Leave a comment below to let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share and tag us @realsimplegood, we love to see what you’re cooking! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
