Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Or French Onion Brisket Recipe

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Time4h
Serves8

Make Smoked Or French Onion Brisket Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Brisket

Onion Mixture

Method

Preparing the Brisket

  1. 1

    Season the Brisket

    In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the brisket, ensuring it is well coated.

  2. 2

    Sear the Brisket

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the brisket and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Cooking the Onions

  1. 3

    Caramelize the Onions

    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 4

    Deglaze the Pan

    Add red wine to the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 5 minutes.

Combining and Cooking

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a slow cooker or a large pot, combine the caramelized onions, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Place the seared brisket on top of the onion mixture.

  2. 6

    Cook the Brisket

    If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 8 hours. If using a pot, cover and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily shredded.

Serving

  1. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced brisket with the onion mixture spooned on top.

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