Atlanta Brisket Recipe

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Atlanta Brisket
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Directions:

  1. Using fork, poke holes all over brisket. Rub entire surface of brisket with 1 T salt. Wrap brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 or up to 24 hours.
  2. Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 325. Pat brisket dry with paper towels and season with pepper. Heat 2 t oil in 12 inch nonstick skillet over med-high til just smoking. Place brisket fat side down in skillet; weigh down with dutch oven or heavy cast iron skillet and cook til well browned, about 4 minutes. Remove dutch oven, flip brisket and replace dutch oven on top and cook til other side is well browned,about 4 minute Transfer to platter.
  3. Heat remaining 2 t oil in same skillet over med til shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, 10-12 minute Transfer to 13x9 inch baking dish and spread into even layer.
  4. Combine cola, ketchup, onion powder, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, 1 t salt, and 1 t pepper in a bowl. Place brisket fat side up on top of onions and pour cola mixture over brisket. Place parchment paper over brisket and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake til tender and fork slips easily in and out of meat, 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Let brisket rest in liquid, uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer brisket to carving board. Skim any fat from top of sauce with large spoon. Slice brisket against grain into 1/4 inch thick slices and return to baking dish. Serve with sauce.
  6. To make ahead: Follow recipe through step 4. Allow brisket to cool in sauce, cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. To serve, slice brisket, return to sauce, and cover with parchment paper. Cover baking dish with foil and cook in 350 degree oven til heated, about 1 hour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 868.46 Kcal (3636 kJ)
Calories from fat 435.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.42g 74%
Cholesterol 177.24mg 59%
Sodium 572.05mg 24%
Potassium 1060.76mg 23%
Total Carbs 51.72g 17%
Sugars 15.55g 62%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 57.48g 115%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32%
Iron 6.2mg 34%
Calcium 87.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.17 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.93g 74%
Cholesterol 36.36mg 59%
Sodium 117.36mg 24%
Potassium 217.63mg 23%
Total Carbs 10.61g 17%
Sugars 3.19g 62%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 17%
Protein 11.79g 115%
Vitamin C 4mg 32%
Iron 1.3mg 34%
Calcium 18mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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