The Best Braised Brisket

Braised Brisket
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A truly great brisket has magical powers. Don’t just believe us — the slow-cooked meat is a significant plot point in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. If Midge’s dish can score her husband 15 minutes on a comedy stage, imagine what it will do for your next dinner party.

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 pounds brisket
  • 3 medium onions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chili sauce 
  • 2 cans cranberry sauce 
  • 1 ½ cups red wine
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F. 
  2. In large pan, sauté sliced onions and garlic in oil until browned, and then remove from the pan. 
  3. Season the brisket with salt and pepper, and sear in the same pan used for the onions and garlic. 
  4. Once seared on all sides, add the onions and garlic under the brisket.
  5. Add in chili sauce, cranberry sauce, wine, and vinegar.
  6. Sprinkle the top of the brisket with brown sugar and cover tightly with aluminum foil. 
  7. Bake for 3.5 hours, until the meat is falling apart.