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Tess Makes Her Mom’s Favorite Jewish Holiday Beef Brisket | Slightly Kosher

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Jewish Brisket

Cultural Context

Jewish brisket has its roots in Eastern European Jewish cuisine, traditionally served during Shabbat and holidays. This dish symbolizes family gatherings and celebrations, often prepared with love and care to bring everyone together. Today, it has become a staple in many American Jewish homes, with variations reflecting regional and personal preferences, making it a beloved comfort food for many.

JewishUSmain
240 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
5 pounds brisket
1.5 liquified onions
6 cloves garlic
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
soy sauce (to taste)
Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 bottle regular Coke
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup maple syrup
mirin (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
kosher salt (to taste)
yellow potatoes (as needed)
fennel (as needed)
more onions (as needed)
big hunks of carrots (as needed)

brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder offers a more affordable option.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made more affordably.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 325-350°F.

2

Slather the brisket in a mixture of liquified onions, garlic, ketchup, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, Coke, olive oil, red wine, maple syrup, mirin, black pepper, and kosher salt.

3

Place the brisket on a bed of root vegetables such as yellow potatoes, fennel, onions, and carrots.

4

Cook the brisket in the oven for about 8 to 9 hours, flipping it after the first 3 hours.

5

After another 3 hours, uncover the brisket and flip it again.

6

Let it cook for an additional hour before removing it from the oven.

7

Allow the brisket to sit overnight in the fridge to let the fat congeal.

8

Reheat the brisket in the morning at 350°F until it falls apart easily.

9

Slice the brisket and serve with the soupy vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbraising

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

kosher

Also Known As

BrisketBraised Brisket

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