Brasato Al Barolo Recipe

1. 1

   Season brisket liberally with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a 6- to 8-qt heavy-bottom casserole, heat extra virgin olive oil till smoking.

3. 3

   Place brisket in casserole and brown all over, turning repeatedly, till dark, golden (about 10 to 12 min).

4. 4

   Remove beef and set aside.

5. 5

   Pour oil out of pan and add in carrot, onion, celery and pancetta and cook till light brown and starting to soften.

6. 6

   Add in red wine and Basic Tomato Sauce and bring to boil.

7. 7

   Add in meat and lower heat to simmer.

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   Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs, or possibly till meat is very tender.

9. 9

   Check heat often.

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    If boiling hard, lower the heat.

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    After two hrs, remove meat and set on cutting board.

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    Reduce cooking liquid to 2 1/2 to 3 c. and season with salt and pepper.

13. 13

    Slice meat and place over Turnip Risotto.

14. 14

    Pour sauce over and serve immediately.

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    This recipe yields 6 main course servings.

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