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