11 Brisket Recipes Guaranteed To Impress Any Dinner Guest

Fear the brisket no more.

Brisket, in all its tender glory, is an intimidating dish.

The methods of cooking a brisket -- in the oven, over a grill, in a smoker -- can be overwhelming, never mind the hours it takes to make one just right.

But if intimidation is the reason you've never attempted to whip up your own brisket, you're making a huge mistake. This meat, which can be savory, sometimes sweet, and fall-off-the-fork tender, is sure to impress any dinner guest. And the effort is definitely worth it since the leftovers can be even better on day two.

We've gathered a variety of the best homemade brisket recipes -- some deliciously traditional, while others take a new spin on the delectable cut -- and added them to our entertaining arsenal.

So fear the brisket no more and try the 11 recipes below that'll make any dinner feel like a grand holiday.

1
Slow Smoked Pepper-Crusted BBQ Brisket
2
Sweet and Savory Braised Brisket
Get the Sweet and Savory Braised Brisket recipe from Lemons for Lulu.
3
Smoky Texas Style Oven Brisket
A Spicy Perspective
Get the Smoky Texas Style Oven Brisket recipe from A Spicy Perspective.
4
Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos
Get the Smoked Beef Brisket recipe and Brisket Nachos recipe from Add a Pinch.
5
Robbie's Brisket
Get the recipe for Robbie's Brisket from The Girl Who Ate Everything.
6
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket
Paleo Leap
Get the Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket recipe from Paleo Leap.
7
Grass Fed Sous Vide Beef Brisket
Get the Grass Fed Sous Vide Beef Brisket recipe from Pineapple and Coconut.
8
Slow Cooker Mexican Brisket
Get the Slow Cooker Mexican Brisket recipe from the House of Yumm.
9
Beer Brisket Sandwiches with Horseradish Sour Cream
10
Oven-Barbecued Beef Brisket
Get the Oven-Barbecued Beef Brisket recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.
11
Brisket Grilled Cheese
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Get the Brisket Grilled Cheese recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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