Brisket With Cherry Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups Northwest fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 2 1/4 cups (18 ounces) bottled barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 pounds fresh Certified Angus Beef® brisket
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine cherries, barbecue sauce and sugar in blender. Pour water into empty barbecue sauce bottle and shake; add to blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Place brisket in oval, 6-quart slow cooker, lean side down. Lightly rub salt and pepper into meat. Pour cherry barbecue sauce over brisket; cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
3. Slice and serve with remaining sauce.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

8 to 10 hours

Calories:	490		Total Fat:	40g
Cholesterol:	104mg		Protien:	26g
Carbohydrates:	5g		Sodium:	306mg

Serves

Makes about 16 servings; 4 1/2 cups sauce

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

Option: Just before serving, place brisket under the broiler or on the grill to caramelize the sugars in the sauce.

Source

Certified Angus Beef LLC
Northwest Cherry Growers

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