Instant Pot Brisket

Dry Rub Brisket:
In a glass mixing bowl, mix dry rub ingredients together. Rub the dry rub mixture on the brisket, then let it marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, so the salt can penetrate into the meat.

Pressure Cook Beef Brisket:
Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, maple syrup, honey, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and unsalted chicken stock to thr Instant Pot. Mix well.

Add the marinated brisket to the Instant Pot. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 75 minute and Natural Release for 15 minutes.

Thicken Homemade BBQ Sauce: Carefully place the cooked brisket on a chopping board and let it rest.

If desired, use a fat separator to remove the oil from the BBQ sauce.

Bring the BBQ sauce back to a simmer by pressing the "Cancel" button, then "Saute" button. Mix in the ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar in Instant Pot.

Let the BBQ sauce thicken by simmering for 8 - 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary.

Serve:
Generously brush the BBQ sauce all over the brisket. If desired, use a blowtorch or oven (broil) to slightly caramelize the BBQ sauce on the brisket.

Slice your brisket against the grain to maximize tenderness.

If you didn't marinate the brisket long enough, sprinkle some salt on the sliced briskets to season them better.

Serve with the awesome BBQ sauce.