Brisket–La Style
Now, Invisible Friends, that’s La as in Louisiana, not Los Angeles, California.
We don’t do California brisket around here.
Do they even eat brisket in California?
Life would be very sad without brisket. I would be a very unhappy duckie.
Anyway, this brisket is different than my bbq brisket. It’s cooked in the oven for six hours until it’s so tender it falls apart…without a hint of bbq sauce or liquid smoke.
Of course, I slathered mine in barbecue sauce. But I slather everything in barbecue sauce.
Or gravy. Or cream cheese icing. But that’s another tale for another time.
The recipe came from my darling mother in law, who got it from her best friend Margaret. So you know it’s got to be good. It’s doubly approved by two cooks who can make you drool into your shoelaces.
And this will make anyone drool. Whether it’s a dinner for two, a dinner to impress or just a lazy Saturday, make it.
You’ll love it.
Trust me.
Brisket–La Style
1 Large brisket 3-5 lbs (Depending on how many feeding, it shrinks. I’d plan for 1/2 lb. meat per person. I bought a three pound brisket and it only made four servings.)
1 package dry Lipton’s onion soup mix
Garlic powder
Pepper
Salt
1 cup brewed coffee
Cut off all silverskin and extra fat off bottom of brisket, or get your butcher to do this. Place in 9 x 12 ” pan. Pour cup of coffee, soup, garlic powder and pepper over meat. Cover with foil and bake at 250 degrees for six hours. It will be tender and juicy. Serve with mashed potatoes, grits, baked beans or macaroni and cheese–whatever your favorite Southern dish is.
It’s brisket–the La way.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We have a new Dallas Jean tomorrow and the final edition of the Land of the Flowered Bed and doldrums Saturday! Stay tuned!
April 29th, 2010 at 1:49 am
OMG… you have no idea how happy my husband will be when I make this! Thanks for sharing!
Stopping by from SITS and so glad I did!
April 29th, 2010 at 2:46 am
My grandma made brisket every month and it was so delicious! I am not sure about her recipe and I have never had it, so I must try this one!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:56 am
mouth-watering (either that or I’m just hungry)Never made it but will give it a try!
April 29th, 2010 at 4:00 am
Coffee??? I’ve never seen that in a brisket recipe before!! I will definitely try it though!! Have a super day today!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 4:45 am
I bet the coffee makes it even more delicious! And perks everyone right up!
April 29th, 2010 at 4:56 am
Ah, how delicious, this looks fabulous. I am so interested to know how coffee would affect its taste. I’ll come over for dinner and let you know
. Its been absolutely ages since i had brisket.
Makes yummy sandwiches later on too
*kisses* HH
April 29th, 2010 at 5:33 am
Thanks for a great looking recipe.
April 29th, 2010 at 5:55 am
I’m sorry, but I’m a Texas girl, so I have to stay true to my roots. Texas Brisket beats all. Ok, fine. Even I will admit that recipe sounds good, but if you ask me in front of any other Texans, I will deny it.
April 29th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Although this looks great and so fabulous, you know that I am not a meat eater, so please can you post some vegetarian recipes?
I’m going to have to start to eat meat again at this rate!
Big hugs, sweetie!
April 29th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Great minds think alike! lol We made Brisket on Tuesday but I do mine in a crock pot with new potatoes, onions and carrots on the bottom, brisket fat-side-up, and nearly covered with stock/water. I read somewhere that using a beer for part of the liquid works well but I completely forgot about trying it this week.
We’ve basically taken to allowing 1 lb per person, pre-cook weight, because of the shrinkage.
April 29th, 2010 at 6:13 am
A world without brisket would indeed be a sad world. I couldn’t imagine. I do not make brisket a lot (I usually order it when we go to my favorite BBQ place) but I do not see why I shouldn’t start making it immediately. Your recipe sounds delicious and that meat looks so tender…yum! Now I’m craving brisket
April 29th, 2010 at 6:42 am
While the recipe sounds wonderful, I love the dogs in the family photo. CLEARLY, your inlaws are good people!
April 29th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Mmmm, we’ve not had brisket for a while. Time to pull that baby out of the freezer!
April 29th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Beef brisket in Michigan is as expensive as steak! I have taken 3rd and 4th in the State of Michigan KCBS BB-Q with my brisket..
April 29th, 2010 at 7:11 am
I love a good brisket! This sounds great with the coffee in there.
April 29th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Man, I love me some juicy meat.
April 29th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Just the way my mother made it.(in California) Yum!
Mimi
April 29th, 2010 at 8:11 am
It sounds delicious! I love it when meat is so tender it just falls apart!
April 29th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Brisket is my husband favorite, but my son not so much into it. Your recipe sounds easy, yet delicious!
April 29th, 2010 at 9:20 am
The only time I ever heard the word “brisket” used was on “Seinfeld.” I have never tasted it myself; though it looks scrummy!!
April 29th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Fantastic recipe! Very good!
April 29th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I do brisket with onion soup and a can of tomatoes and it is not to be believed how wonderful it is! I just love a good brisket.
April 29th, 2010 at 11:41 am
It looks good and I’ve heard it’s good, but I’ve never tried it!
April 29th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Ok, I am definitely drooling! This is excellent!
April 29th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Love recipes like this…not complicated and sounds delicious. I know my husband would love this…thanks!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Looks fantastic, what a unique recipe!
April 29th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Haha I diod think Los Angeles and then I thought “Hmm do they even eat brisket in LA? I thought it was all sushi” lol
April 29th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Did you say Brisket? I’m drooling like one of Pavlov’s dogs right now. I LOVE BRISKET!
April 29th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Mmm this looks good! As a californian I can say that I’m pretty sure we don’t have a CA Brisket since I didn’t even know what brisket was until this lovely post.
xoxo
FashionEye
April 29th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
this is great, i’m actually making brisket this sunday, i need to make it like this!
April 29th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I’ve never had brisket, but it sounds incredible! You can’t go wrong with fork-tender, flavorful meat!
April 29th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
My oldest son went to college in Ruston, LA and his room mates made brisket for his college graduation party. I was awesome too!!!
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Coreen
April 29th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Excuse me. I need to go wipe the drool off my keyboard.
April 29th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Ooo La La on the LaStyle Brisket! There is something almost magical about a slow roasted piece of meat. YUM!
April 30th, 2010 at 12:54 am
i suspect that the majority of californians have no idea what good brisket tastes like. i do, thank heavens, and i can appreciate your version here!!
April 30th, 2010 at 5:34 am
I make mine the same way Duckie, except I use a crockpot. It’s fab. Droolworthy as you say! xxoo
April 30th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Blonde this look specially yummy! gloria
April 30th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
I always wanted to make a brisket. Can you believe I never made one? My Dad would love this! Mouth-watering!
April 30th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I’d be sad without brisket too – looks fabulous!
May 1st, 2010 at 9:03 am
Looks and sounds gorgeous! You always leave me hungry, Duckie!
B xx
May 5th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
WOW! I’ve never made brisket for the man. I never knew it involved coffee? Great recipe. Sounds like you had a nice cinco de mayo too!