Beer, Ginger, and Garlic Braised Brisket

Name: Beer, Ginger, and Garlic Braised Brisket
Prep time: 3 h 45 min
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 kilograms beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat and silver skin; 624 grams lager beer (recommended: Sapporo); 59 milliliters canola oil; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 237 milliliters beef or chicken broth; 2 inches cinnamon; 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar; 118 milliliters (1/2-inch slices) fresh ginger; 118 milliliters garlic; 4 green cardamom pods, crushed; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 907 grams white onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 3 medium)

Beer, Ginger, and Garlic Braised Brisket is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 451 calories, 38g of protein, and 23g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Father's Day. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dark brown sugar you could follow this main course with the Brown Butter Brown Sugar Cookies as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Jewish cuisine.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

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Oven

Warm the oil in a large, ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the brisket with salt and pepper on both sides, and then add the meat to the pot. Brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total.

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Salt And Pepper

Meat

Cooking Oil

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Dutch Oven

Remove from the pot and set aside on a plate.

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Pot

Turn the heat down to medium and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods; they should sizzle upon contact with the oil in the pot. Once they start releasing their aroma (less than 1 minute), add the onions and Ginger-Garlic paste.

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Ginger Garlic Paste

Cinnamon Stick

Cardamom Pods

Clove

Onion

Cooking Oil

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Pot

Sprinkle with a touch of salt to help them release some moisture.

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Salt

Saute until they soften and turn golden, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the sugar and beer to the pot, scraping up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom. Carefully, using a pair of tongs, return the brisket to the pot. Then add enough broth to bring the liquid halfway up the brisket, about 1 cup. Bring the liquid to a boil, shut off the heat, cover, and transfer to the oven where it will cook away for 3 hours until it's very tender.

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Broth

Sugar

Beer

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Tongs

Oven

Pot

Remove the lid in the last half hour of cooking to reduce the liquid.

When you're ready to serve, check the gravy. Stir in the cider vinegar. If it's too thick, don't be afraid to add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, reduce it on the stovetop. Taste for seasoning; depending on the brand of broth you used, you may want to add a little more salt.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Seasoning

Broth

Gravy

Water

Salt

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Stove

When slicing the brisket, remember to slice across the grain, that way you'll get the most tender pieces of meat. Spoon a little gravy over the top and enjoy a slice of brisket heaven!

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Grains

Gravy

Meat

Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.

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Canola Oil

Garlic

Ginger

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Food Processor

Save what you don't use in a small glass jar; it should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir-fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

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Gravy

Pasta