Tender & Juicy Instant Pot Brisket
A flavorful and perfectly tender beef brisket cooked quickly in the Instant Pot with a smoky spice rub and rich jus.
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef brisket flat trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed, for rub
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika for rub
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder for rub
- 2 teaspoons onion powder for rub
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt for rub
- 1 teaspoon black pepper for rub
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make the spice rub.
- Pat the brisket dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface, pressing into the meat.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' on high. Add olive oil and sear brisket fat-side down for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove brisket and set aside.
- Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Turn off 'Sauté'.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. Pour in remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Place seared brisket on trivet, fat-side up.
- Secure lid, set steam release to 'Sealing', select 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual', and cook on high for 90 minutes.
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, then carefully switch valve to 'Venting' to release remaining steam.
- Remove brisket and rest 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve slices with some of the cooking liquid (jus) spooned over the top.
Notes
Slicing against the grain ensures maximum tenderness. Leftover cooking liquid can be thickened with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) for a delicious sauce. Great for next-day sandwiches—reheat slices in the jus.
