Easy Baked Beef Brisket - Food Wishes

By the way, I'm not sure if they invented it, but I adapted this idea from watching an America's Test Kitchen rerun.

[foodwishes]

Some people aren't clear you can make braised brisket AND smoked brisket. Just because my friends from Texas haven't mastered any of the other cooking methods yet, doesn't mean this isn't a legit approach. ;)

[IAmJunker]

I love how he tries to make cooking less scary for new cooks. Saying consistently that most recipes are guidelines and not gospels. Especially with the “reduce around half, ” really emphasizing not to stress about half’s and thirds, just do it tell your gut tells you it’s half. Insane respect for this man.

[skeleton-chef]

"I was not at all distracted by that carrot salad." that made me heartily laugh out loud.

[Akira]

I can't tell you how much I (we?) appreciate your straight-to-the-point, ad-free, sponsor, corpo-shill-free approach to these videos. They're always a pleasure and an inspiration to watch. Thanks man.

[skuldthevalkyrie]

I made this brisket today, used beer in place of apple juice. I am in heaven - thank you Chef John!

[hillgal]

I like everything that I have made from your shows. I like that I can understand you. Most chef's talk too fast and my brain can't keep pace with their words. Great Job Chef John,

[SandiHooper]

I cannot figure out why your videos are so addicting, but I hope you keep making them. Funny, juicy, just the right spiciness, and as always, (we) enjoy!

[rimatabrah]

How Can I love a stranger so much just from their vides ?
Seriously favorite chef!
I love your spirit and sense of humor.
Keep it up.

[nikiichan]

"So that was unfortunate but these things will happen" I need to have that framed in my kitchen because I cannot deal with failure.

[waynes]

I made this on Saturday evening for my wife's 55th birthday. It was a little drier than it looks in the video, so I think I may have cooked it too long. And I completely forgot about the rosemary. But it was quite tender and tasty, and the important thing is that my wife loved it (and, of course, that the wife and the daughter were duly impressed).


The apple/onion sauce came out too thin for my liking, so I simply put it in a saucepan, brought it to a boil, and mixed in a little corn starch mixed with cold water, to thicken it. It was exquisite. We had it over mashed potatoes, because mashed potatoes are something I can get right even in my sleep. I didn't want to risk the mashed potato pancakes.


Pricey stuff, beef brisket. I spent about $28 on this entree, more than I've ever spent before on a homemade dinner. But my consolation is that I could not have gotten food anywhere near as good from a restaurant at three times the price.

[Behwyelzebub]

Not only are Chef John's recipes amazing, he's a mind reader. He know's as soon as he mentions something like reducing the sauce by half, some of us will start to lose a bit of confidence. He leaves nothing to chance. Fantastic.

[christinemayer]

Made this tonight. While sautéing the onions, I added sliced apple as well. We served it over mashed potatoes and a side of grated zucchini pancakes. The gravy was so good i could have just drank it like the piglet I am. While preparing this, i also made the marinade for Jamaican chicken. Chef John your making us fat but we are having such wonderful food. What awesome recipes. Thank you!!!

[HiVizCamo]

Amazing dish, turned out great. I used apple cider not juice, more tart not sweet, and I made the most amazing sauce/gravy, and by far the simplest to make ever. The cut I had was just over 2lbs and so I cut 15 mins of each cook time, 75 mins at 325F and 105 mins at 250F. Perfect and so easy, thank you.

[theKNIGHTsalami]

Tip for reducing by half:
Pour half the liquid in. Look at it. That's what you want it to look like after you reduce😃🤙🏽

[DJ-fnjm]

Why were you eating it off of the cutting board, you asked? Because, you, Chef John, are savage!! Rock on.

[MrsEstyS]

I Love that you mentioned veg oil instead of butter! Thank you so much for this recipe! I will be using it for Passover this week!
Thanks!!

[evilAshTheDog]

I think we've all been where Chef John was when he first tasted the brisket and quickly went in for another bite, and another, and another. Chef John, you have the best videos on YouTube!

[Heymrk]

I usually use red wine and not apple juice. This version has inspired me to use apple cider this Hanukkah.

(I always seem to need a refresher course every year.)

[sarastepp]

Chef John, something I adore about your videos is your remarkably laid-back and mellow approach to cooking beautiful food. Thank you for creating such uplifting and inspiring content! I always look forward to hearing your melodic voice and seeing your gorgeous videos! THANK YOU for making my day brighter and inspiring me to try new things in the kitchen!

[joeshmoe]

Thank you Chef John, I often rely on your expertise to teach me how to get things done in the kitchen. This recipe turned out well for me and the family was pleased. I look forward to more of your teachings.