Chopped Brisket with Raspberry Beer BBQ Sauce

A sweet and sour Raspberry Beer BBQ Sauce goes well with tender and flavorful chopped brisket. The combination of smoky, savory, and fruity flavors is a real treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 brisket approximately 4-5 lbs
• 1 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 cup beer preferably a dark ale
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the smoker or grill to 225F

Season the brisket with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika

Place the brisket on the smoker or grill and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195F

While the brisket is smoking, prepare the BBQ sauce

In a saucepan, combine raspberry preserves, beer, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper

Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency

Once the brisket is done, let it rest for 15 minutes, then chop it into bite-sized pieces

Toss the chopped brisket with the prepared Raspberry Beer BBQ Sauce

Serve the Chopped Brisket with Raspberry Beer BBQ Sauce on buns or as a standalone dish

Enjoy!