Take your brisket to the next level with my Best Brisket Injection Marinade recipe. It enhances flavor and adds moisture to tough cuts of beef. The result is a succulent smoked beef brisket every time.
There is no arguing that beef brisket is a thick, tough cut of meat. However, using an injection marinade is an excellent way to flavor it from the inside. It will ensure the meat remains moist and tender throughout the cooking process.
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What is a Brisket Injection Marinade?
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An injectable marinade is a thin, flavorful liquid placed into a kitchen-safe meat injector and then inserted into several spots in the meat. You can put together a unique formula, like this Best Brisket Injection marinade, or use the same flavor profile as the rub you’ll be using. You can use an injection marinade in one of two ways.
- Option 1: Apply the rub and use the injection marinade about 1 hour before the brisket goes on the smoker (as pictured above).
- Option 2: When injecting brisket, do not apply the rub. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in your refrigerator for up to 12 hours (see photo below). Season your brisket 30-60 minutes before it enters the smoker.
Ingredients for Best Injection Marinade:
- Beef stock: I suggest using Minor’s Beef Base
- Whiskey
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Soy sauce
- Salt (optional)
- Onion powder (sub with garlic powder if preferred)
- Black pepper
Making a Brisket Injection Marinade:
- Combine beef base with water according to package instructions.
- Add beef broth to a small saucepan with the remaining marinade ingredients.
- Simmer mixture over medium heat until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. and let the mixture cool for 30-40 minutes before using.
How to inject Brisket
- First, ensure there are no clumps of spices or herbs in your injection marinade that could clog up your injector and create a mess. Pour marinade through a kitchen strainer if needed.
- Draw some of the marinade solution into the syringe by submerging the needle into the marinade and then pulling back the plunger. Then, inject a little bit into the meat.
- Please note that the marinade will travel along the grain of the meat, so use the lines of muscle to guide where to inject.
- There will be some flow back, especially if you inject too much solution. Blot it away with paper towels, and repeat the process in several spots over the whole brisket.
How to make a spritz with leftover marinade
- If you have 1/2 cup or more of leftover brisket injection marinade, pour it into a pot and bring it to a boil on your stovetop.
- Once it reaches boiling point, reduce the heat and let it simmer on low for 5-6 minutes. Doing this will help kill off any bacteria it may have encountered during the syringe-to-meat transfer.
- After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and allow the solution to cool for 5-7 minutes.
- Once cooled, pour the solution into a spray bottle and use it as a barbecue spritz for the smoked brisket.
Thoughts on liquid smoke
There is no need to use liquid smoke if the brisket is already in the smoker. However, if oven roasting or using a gas unit, add a little bit to to the brisket injection marinade. Remember that liquid smoke is an all-natural product that passes real wood smoke through water, then distills it.
Need Help choosing the right brisket? See my Brisket Buying Guide for more information.
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