20 Best Leftover Brisket Recipes - The Three Snackateers (2024)

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USDA recommends using cooked beef within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

If your leftover brisket seems a bit dry, never fear. It can still be revived and no one will be the wiser. To moisten the meat, give it a marinade in some warm beef broth, and make sure to add broth when reheating. Another option is to use the meat in dishes where it can soak up a rich sauce.

As we mentioned, to keep your brisket moist, you can also splash a little beef broth, cooking liquid, or water on it before you put it in the oven, and you can drizzle on some gravy or barbecue sauce once it's heated to liven it up again.

Cooked brisket without liquid or gravy will last longer in the fridge (up to four days) but less time in the freezer (up to two months). If the brisket is stored in the gravy, it may be refrigerated up to two days and frozen up to three months. Make sure you wrap the meat well and place it in an airtight container.

Slice Leftover Brisket and Freeze in a Single Layer

For easier brisket freezing and reheating, slice the brisket and freeze it in a single layer. This will give you brisket “popsicles” that you can then move to a freezer bag or container for long-term storage.

Reheating Leftover Brisket

To reheat the brisket, wrap it in foil or plastic and place it in a preheated oven at 325°F for 10-15 minutes. You can also reheat it in a microwave using a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out.

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away. Frozen leftovers will stay safe for a long time.

Brisket recipes can be cooked in a number of ways, from smoking the meat to slow-cooking until it's super tender. Brisket is delicious in hearty stews, noodle soups, and barbecue sandwiches. From a sweet-and-sour brisket to a red wine-braised beef brisket, there's a brisket recipe here for you.

Yes, brisket can be cut and cooked like a steak, but there are some nuances to consider. Brisket is a tough cut of meat from the chest area of the cow and is traditionally cooked low and slow to break down the connective tissue, resulting in tender meat.

Render the fat for about 4 hours at 225-250°F. If using your kitchen oven, place the fat into an uncovered Dutch oven and away you go! If using the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, cook your brisket on the top cooking grate and render the fat scraps in a disposable foil pan on the bottom cooking grate.