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Slices of Instant Pot Brisket with a visible peppery crust are served on a white plate alongside baked beans. A striped towel and part of a wooden cutting board are visible beside the plate.
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Instant Pot Brisket

Learn how to make perfectly tender Instant Pot Brisket in just 90 minutes! This easy pressure cooker brisket recipe delivers juicy, flavorful results with minimal prep time and maximum taste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Instant pot
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat your brisket dry with a paper towel. Once the brisket is mostly dry, coat it with olive oil. Sprinkle on the seasonings and then set your instant pot to sear/ saute on high.
  • Sear your brisket on each side for about a minute. You’re not worried about cooking the brisket, just adding some color.
  • Remove the brisket from the pot and add the water. Use a spatula to scrape any bits of brisket that are stuck to the pot.
  • Add the brisket back and pressure cook on high for 1 ½ hours followed by a quick pressure release. Allow the brisket to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking.
  • Top with barbecue sauce if desired.

Notes

Cooking Tips:
  • Patting your brisket dry with paper towels is going to help the olive oil better adhere to the meat which in turn will help the spices adhere to the brisket better.
  • You can play around with the size of your brisket, just make sure it will fit in your instant pot.
  • Make sure you scrape the bottom of the instant pot with a spatula after adding the water. This is going to help remove any bits of meat that are stuck to the pot. If you skip this step then your instant pot might give you an error message when it tries to reach full pressure.
Serving & Leftovers:
  • You can serve your brisket sliced or shredded. Either way it will taste great. If you want to use barbecue sauce then I recommend removing the brisket from the instant pot when it is fully cooked. Brush the barbecue sauce on top and then broil your brisket on high for a few minutes, just until the sauce starts to bubble.
  • Any leftover brisket can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat a plate of brisket in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds, or until warm. It is important to note that microwaving your brisket will cause it to dry out a little bit.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 5mg

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