Braised Sweet and Sour Brisket Recipe

Name: Braised Sweet and Sour Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat; kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use; 2 large onions, chopped; 6 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths; 4 celery ribs, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6 tablespoons cider vinegar; ¼ cup dark brown sugar; ½ cup ketchup; 1 ½ cups beef broth

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
2 large onions, chopped
6 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths
4 celery ribs, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ cups beef broth

1
Season the brisket liberally with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Brown the brisket on both sides, starting fatty side down.
4
Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
5
Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
6
Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
8
Add the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and broth and bring to a boil.
9
Pour over the brisket, cover the cooker.
10
Cover and cook 4 to 6 hours on high, or 8 to10 hours on low, until the meat is very tender.
11
Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and skim the fat from the surface of the juices.
12
Cut the brisket against its grain in 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange so they are overlapping on a large platter.
13
Surround with vegetables and spoon enough sauce over the top to moisten; serve the remaining sauce on the side.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat, kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use, 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Sweet and Sour 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.

Braised Sweet and Sour Brisket

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