Our Low FODMAP Instant Pot BBQ Brisket makes a big batch of tender meat to serve as is, or you can shred to make BBQ sandwiches. The ingredient list isn’t short, but every component adds to the final taste and texture experience, so don’t make any shortcuts. We took advantage of Gourmend Organic Beef Bone Broth – no need to make your own. It adds moisture and flavor to our finished dish. Once you have your ingredients assembled, the prep will take mere minutes, and the Instant Pot does the rest. Note that while you can make the recipe straight through, the meat will benefit from marinating in the dry rub, so plan accordingly.
For the Brisket: Trim excess fat from the brisket, and if needed, cut the meat into smaller pieces to fit in your Instant Pot; I cut ours into three pieces. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
For the BBQ Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, brown rice syrup, molasses, ground mustard, liquid smoke, and black pepper. Add cayenne to taste. Add sauce to the pot, whisking into the broth.
To Cook the Brisket: Nestle the meat in the BBQ sauce. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook on Maximum, setting timer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Warm setting off. Press Start. Allow the pot to run its cycle, and then return to normal pressure on its own, which will take about 20 to 30 minutes after the timed cooking period. Unlock the lid.
All recipes are based upon Monash University & FODMAP Friendly science at time of initial publication.
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar has been lab tested by both Monash University and FODMAP Friendly. There are many kinds of brown sugar, from cane to beet (to blends) to Muscovado and more, which we discuss in our Explore An Ingredient: Sugar. Unfortunately, there is no information about what kind of brown sugars were lab tested. Monash gives us a low FODMAP amount of 1/4 cup or 40 g but no further information. In addition, in private correspondence with Monash University we know that there are amounts larger than 40 g that would be considered low FODMAP. FODMAP Friendly gives us a low FODMAP amount of 13 g. Dark brown Muscovado sugar does appear in a product lab tested and certified low FODMAP by FODMAP Friendly, so we do know there is a low FODMAP amount.
• Chilli, red powdered: This chile powder lab tested by Monash University is New Mexico chile powder. It is low FODMAP in 2 g portions, but reaches “Moderate” at 3 g.
• Cumin: Monash University has lab tested ground cumin and also black cumin seed, which is also known as kaloonji. Both are low FODMAP in 2 g portions.
• Garlic-Infused Oil: Make your own Garlic-Infused Oil or buy a commercial equivalent for the easiest way to add garlic flavor to your food. Fructans in garlic are not oil-soluble, so garlic-infused oil is low FODMAP.
• Low FODMAP Garlic Powder: Conventional garlic powder is made from dried and granulated, or powdered, garlic cloves and is considered high FODMAP. There are a couple of low FODMAP garlic powders on the market: FreeFod Garlic Replacer and Fodmazing Garlic Substitute Replacer. The FreeFod has been lab tested and is certified low FODMAP by FODMAP Friendly. Both brands contain the same ingredients – maltodextrin and natural garlic flavor. We find them to be excellent additions to your herb and spice collection. Use them as you would conventional garlic powder.
• Low FODMAP Onion Powder: Conventional onion powder is made from dried and granulated, or powdered, onion and is considered high FODMAP. There are a couple of low FODMAP onion powders on the market: FreeFod Onion Replacer and Fodmazing Onion Substitute Replacer. The FreeFod has been lab tested and is certified low FODMAP by FODMAP Friendly. Both brands contain the same ingredients – maltodextrin and natural onion flavor. We find them to be excellent additions to your herb and spice collection. Use them as you would conventional onion powder.
• Molasses: There is a lot of confusion surrounding molasses as it is on many high FODMAP lists. Monash University and FODMAP Friendly have both lab tested molasses. FODMAP Friendly has given it a “Fail” at 15 g, but Monash tested smaller portions and gives it as Green Light Low FODMAP serving size at 1 teaspoon or 5 g.
• Paprika: Monash University has lab tested paprika and it is low FODMAP in 1 teaspoon (2g) portion. Smoked paprika is low FODMAP as well.
• Rice Syrup: Called Rice malt syrup in the Monash University app, this not-too-sweet liquid sweetener has been shown to contain no FODMAPs in lab testing. It is sometimes referred to as rice syrup or brown rice syrup.
Please always refer to the Monash University & FODMAP Friendly smartphone apps for the most up-to-date lab tested information. Foods will be retested from time to time; in the case of raw ingredients, such as fruits and vegetables, results may vary. All lab tested results are valid and represent a snapshot in time. As always, your tolerance is what counts; please eat accordingly. The ultimate goal of the low FODMAP diet is to eat as broadly as possible, without triggering symptoms, for the healthiest microbiome.