Tender Cajun BBQ Brisket - Fool Proof Soft and Delicious Beef Brisket

This is the easiest pulled brisket recipe, it's perfect for a pulled beef brisket sandwich or wrap. Serve on sourdough bread, add your favorite bbq sauce, melted cheese, and pickle for the most delicious sandwich you've ever had. 

Fall-apart brisket with sweet BBQ flavor and a spicy Cajun kick—great for Sunday dinners with mashed potatoes and meal prepping for the week. 

Ingredients

• 1 brisket (2–4 lbs)

• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)

• 2 tbsp Cajun spice

• 3 tbsp butter

• 0.5 L boiling water (approx. 2 cups)

• 1 tbsp beef bouillon (paste or powder)

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp honey

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep
   Preheat oven to 330°F (or set your slow cooker to high). Glaze brisket with BBQ sauce and rub in Cajun spice evenly over all sides. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the Brisket
   In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until lightly browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.

3. Cook the Aromatics
   Add sliced onions to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

4. Build the Broth
   Carefully pour in the boiling water. Stir in beef bouillon. Drizzle honey directly over the brisket.

5. Slow Cook to Tenderness
   Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bake in the oven for 4–5 hours, or until brisket is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook on high in a slow cooker for 6–7 hours.

6. When ready to serve, remove portion from pot, use a fork and knife, and pull apart meat for an easy pulled brisket sandwich or serve brisket pieces next to mashed potatoes, drizzle pot juices for gravy.

Tips

• Slice or pull apart against the grain for maximum tenderness.

• Leftovers are great in sandwiches, tacos, or with mashed potatoes.

Enjoy!

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