Bbq Brisket (from The Food Network Kitchens)

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup sweet hungarian paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 -5 lbs beef brisket, preferably point cut
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped (about one head)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 ham hocks
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 3/4 cups red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix together the paprika, salt and pepper, sugar, and cayenne.
• 2 rub the spice mixture all over the brisket and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
• 3 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 4 place the brisket in a large casserole or dutch oven an pour the sauce over the top, hocks and all.
• 5 cover and cook until brisket is fork tender and can easily be shredded (about 3 hours).
• 6 transfer the brisket to a platter.
• 7 skim and discard the fat from the top of the sauce.
• 8 shred or thinly slice the brisket, serve and enjoy!
• 9 heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 10 add the onion and cook, stirring until tender (about 8 minutes).
• 11 stir in garlic, tomato paste and crushed pepper, and cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
• 12 add the ham hocks, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and pepper.
• 13 bring to a boil.
• 14 lower heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until deep red in color and has thickened (about 20 to 25 minutes).
• 15 adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• 16 the sauce will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.