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Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Brisket

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Brisket Recipe

This Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Brisket offers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with sweet and tangy flavors for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Natural Pressure Release Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Ketchup can substitute with barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup White Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced, use fresh for best results
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar avoid tightly packing
For the Brisket
  • 4 pounds Beef Brisket don't use corned beef
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 medium Onion sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Combine the water, ketchup, white vinegar, minced garlic, and brown sugar in the Instant Pot. Stir well until blended, creating a flavorful cooking liquid.
  2. Season the brisket generously with salt and black pepper. Pat it dry, then place it fat side up into the sauce mixture, ensuring it’s well nestled.
  3. Add the sliced onions on top of the brisket if using. This optional step adds extra flavor.
  4. Lock the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the pressure release valve is set to SEALING.
  5. Cook on MANUAL high pressure for 70 minutes.
  6. Release the pressure naturally for 25 minutes to retain moisture.
  7. Tent the brisket with foil and skim off any excess fat from the sauce.
  8. Slice the brisket against the grain for maximum tenderness. Drizzle the cooking liquid over the slices for added flavor before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for an extra comforting experience.

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