Looking for a brisket recipe with real Cajun flair? Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter Baked Beef Brisket brings bold Bayou flavor to the dinner table with a surprisingly delicious twist. The peanut butter melts into a savory, wine-infused sauce that keeps the brisket tender and juicy while adding a rich, nutty depth to every bite.
Seasoned with garlic, onion, and a bit of cayenne for that classic Cajun kick, this dish is a one-pan wonder that’s sure to impress—whether it’s Sunday dinner or a special occasion. I gar-on-tee!
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Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter Baked Beef Brisket
Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter Baked Beef Brisket is a rich, tender roast slow-baked with a savory peanut butter sauce. You’ll love this bold twist on classic braised brisket, garontee!
SERVINGS: 4-6
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 2 hours
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1- 4-5lb. beef brisket, trimmed
- Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 cups of water
- 3 Tablespoons steak sauce
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- Trim the hard fat off the brisket and rub it all over with salt and pepper
- Put the peanut butter and water in a small pot and cook over a low fire until the peanut butter melts.
- Mix in the steak sauce. Then add the white wine, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir well.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Put the olive oil in a roaster pan and spread it well over the bottom.
- Place the brisket in the roaster, then pour the peanut butter mixture around it, not on it.
- Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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