Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots

Name: Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 24 whole dried apricots, divided; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 473 milliliters dry red wine; 2 kilograms flat-cut (first-cut) brisket, well-trimmed; 8 servings Chopped fresh cilantro; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 10 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps honey; 2 mediums leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced; 1 Tbsp matzo cake meal; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 Turkish bay leaves

The recipe Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots could satisfy your Jewish craving in around 45 minutes. One serving contains 263 calories, 7g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Hanukkah. Head to the store and pick up ground cumin, ground nutmeg, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Stir first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange brisket in large roasting pan; spread spice mixture evenly over both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Bowl

Preheat broiler. Uncover brisket. Broil until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Turn brisket fat side up in pan.

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Set oven temperature to 325°F.

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Sprinkle leeks, onion, 12 apricots, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves around brisket.

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Bay Leaves

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Thyme

Pour wine over. Cover pan with heavy-duty foil and bake brisket until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover; cool 1 1/2 hours.

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Wine

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Transfer brisket to work surface.

Pour juices into large measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Thinly slice brisket across grain on slight diagonal; overlap slices in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 cup degreased pan juices over brisket; cover with foil. Stir reserved 1 tablespoon fat and matzo cake meal in medium saucepan over medium heat 3 minutes.

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Matzo

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Add remaining degreased pan juices; add remaining 12 apricots. Simmer until sauce thickens and boils, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover brisket and sauce separately and chill.) Rewarm covered brisket in 350°F oven 30 minutes or 45 minutes if chilled. Rewarm sauce over low heat.

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