Coca Cola Brisket | Impromptu Monday

Coca-Cola

🥗Healthier: diet soda

💰Cheaper: root beer

Diet soda reduces sugar content while maintaining sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is more economical.

brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 120°C (about 250°F).

Season the brisket generously with salt.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Sear the brisket in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove the brisket and set aside to rest.

Slice two large onions and add them to the pan to caramelize.

Salt the onions to help release their natural juices and concentrate their sweetness.

Deglaze the pan with Coca-Cola, scraping up the fond from the bottom.

Add 500ml of Coca-Cola to the pan along with a bit of chicken stock for thickness.

Return the brisket to the pan, fat side up, and bring to a boil.

Cover the pan and transfer to the oven.

Cook at 120°C for about 5 hours until fork-tender.

Remove from the oven and skim off excess fat from the sauce.

Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with caramelized onion gravy, adding a dash of lemon juice for acidity.

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