Apple Cider Brisket Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (6 lb) beef brisket, whole, outer fat trimmed; 3 large onions, halved lenghtwise, thinly sliced into half moons; 3 cups apple cider, as needed; 1/2 cup molasses, unsulfured; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Position rack in the center of the oven and heat to 325 dgrees F.
2
heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or small roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the brisket and cook, turning once until browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add the onions to the same pot and cook, stirring occasionally, just until softened, about 5 minutes. Place the brisket on top of the onions, add the cider and molasses and sprinkle with the garlic and herbs. If necessary, add more cider (or even water) to almost cover the brisket. Bring to a simmer then cover tightly and place in the oven and bake for 3 hours or until fork tender.
4
Uncover and let the brisket cool in the pot. Cover and refrigerate until the next day.
5
Scrape off and discard any hardened fat on the surface of the cooking liquid. Transfer meat to a carving board and slice thinly against the grain.
6
Meanwhile, bring the cooking liquid to a boil over high heat. Taste and if the flavor needs concentrating, simmer for a few minutes to evaporate excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Return the sliced brisket to the liquid , reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer until heated through. Serve hot with the onions.

480

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 (6 lb) beef brisket, whole, outer fat trimmed, 3 large onions, halved lenghtwise, thinly sliced into half moons, 3 cups apple cider, as needed, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Cider Brisket

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Variations & substitutions

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