Get Cooking with CIA Chef Robert: Braised Brisket Grilled Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining meltiness.

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

braised brisket

🥗Healthier: pulled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Pulled chicken is lower in fat and ground beef is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is often cheaper.

Introduce the brisket and discuss its versatility and cuts.

Trim off excess fat from the brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor.

Dry the brisket thoroughly with paper towels to ensure proper searing.

Season the brisket liberally with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Heat a pan over high heat until scalding hot.

Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan, just enough to coat the bottom.

Place the brisket in the pan, fat side down, to render the fat and sear the meat.

Sear the brisket until a nice brown crust forms, then flip to sear all sides.

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