Serves 10

I got this recipe from one of my Nashville students. The combination of lots of pepper, seasoned salt, and coffee make a rich and savory pulled beef brisket. It can be made days ahead of time and rewarmed or frozen and defrosted in the refrigerator. This one is salty and peppery but scrumptious.

2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground oregano
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
One 6- to 8-pound beef brisket
4 parsnips, chopped in large pieces
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, sliced
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their liquid
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Combine the kosher salt, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, thyme and oregano in a bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Rub the brisket with the dry rub, wrap in plastic TIGHTLY and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
Put the brisket in a baking pan. Top with the parsnip, garlic, and onions. Pour over the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir, then add the coffee. Cover with foil and bake until the meat is very tender and shreds easily, 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the meat to a large cutting board and shred. Serve the shredded meat with the vegetables and juices. Garnish with chopped parsley.