Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Notes
Beef brisket 3 lb
Salt 1 tbsp
Garlic powder 1 tbsp
Red pepper flakes ½ tbsp
Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp
Liquid smoke 2 tbsp
Barbeque sauce 1 cup
Water ½ cup

Cooking Principles

  • Marinate overnight: Longer marination deepens the smoky BBQ flavor throughout the meat.
  • High pressure: Cook on manual/high for maximum tenderness in shorter time.
  • Natural pressure release: 15 minutes NPR before quick release keeps the meat juicy.
Instant Pot
Beef
BBQ

Cooking Steps

  1. Marinate: Rub brisket with salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Add Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and BBQ sauce. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Pressure cook: Place brisket in the Instant Pot with ½ cup water. Cook on Manual / High pressure for 1 hour.
  3. Release pressure: Natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  4. Serve: Slice against the grain and serve with additional BBQ sauce.