The Instant Pot® is a great way to dress up a cheaper cut of meat. Add some fabulous spices and this brisket is a five-star delight. Placing the brisket fat side down helps render some of that fat cap. Also, the maple syrup in the wet rub gets a good layer of caramelization for added flavor.
• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 66 minutes
Serves 6
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon adobo paste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 (3-pound) beef brisket
1 cup water
1 large yellow onion, peeled and roughly diced
1 In a small bowl, whisk together syrup, coconut aminos, adobo paste, mustard, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Massage over beef brisket.
2 Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot® and heat coconut oil. Adjust temperature to Less. Place brisket in the pot with the fat cap side down. Sear 6 minutes to render fat.
3 Add water and scatter onions around brisket. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 60 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally until float valve drops and then unlock lid.
4 Remove the meat and transfer to a serving platter. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice brisket and serve warm.