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!

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

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Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter Baked 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

  1. Trim the hard fat off the brisket and rub it all over with salt and pepper
  2. Put the peanut butter and water in a small pot and cook over a low fire until the peanut butter melts.
  3. Mix in the steak sauce. Then add the white wine, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir well.
  4. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  5. Put the olive oil in a roaster pan and spread it well over the bottom.
  6. Place the brisket in the roaster, then pour the peanut butter mixture around it, not on it.
  7. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

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