Grandma Ethel'S Brisket With Tzimmes Recipe

Name: Grandma Ethel'S Brisket With Tzimmes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6- to 7-lb) first-cut brisket; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups; or reconstituted brown chicken demi-glace; 3/4 cup Sherry vinegar; 2 lb carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces; 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 3/4 cups dried pitted prunes

Servings: persons

1 (6- to 7-lb) first-cut brisket
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups
or reconstituted brown chicken demi-glace
3/4 cup Sherry vinegar
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 3/4 cups dried pitted prunes

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Pat brisket dry and rub all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 17- by 11-inch heavy roasting pan (3 inches deep) over moderately high heat, straddled across 2 burners, until hot but not smoking, then brown brisket, starting with fat side down, on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat, then add stock and vinegar to pan. Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty foil and braise brisket in oven 2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes to pan and braise, covered, 1 hour. Add prunes and braise, covered, until meat is fork-tender, about 30 minutes more. Cool meat, uncovered, to room temperature, about 1 hour, then chill, covered, at least 12 hours.
3
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
4
Transfer brisket to a cutting board and slice across the grain about 1/4 inch thick. Discard as much fat as possible from surface of vegetables and sauce, then return sliced meat to pan and reheat, covered with foil, until heated through, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then arrange meat with tzimmes and sauce on a large platter.

270

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 (6- to 7-lb) first-cut brisket, 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grandma Ethel'S Brisket With Tzimmes 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.

Grandma Ethel'S Brisket With Tzimmes

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