Grandma'S Beef Brisket Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 pounds of beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup beef broth, for initial hydration
• ½ cup soy sauce, to add umami and saltiness
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, for a subtle tang
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, to enhance aroma
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, deepens savoriness
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, helps bind marinade to meat
• Brown sugar 2 tablespoons
• Paprika 1 tablespoon
• Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
• Kosher salt 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder 1 teaspoon
• Dry mustard ½ teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
• 2 cups beef broth, for deep meaty flavor
• 1 cup red wine (optional), adds complexity and richness
• 1 cup chopped onions, caramelize for sweetness
• 2 stalks celery, sliced, for aromatic earthiness
• 2 large carrots, chopped, lend natural sweetness
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed, intensify flavor
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste, for acidity and body
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, enhances umami
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, add herbal aroma
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, impart piney notes
• Salt and pepper to taste