Joan Nathan's Cholent Recipe

Name: Joan Nathan's Cholent
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped onions, plus 1 whole onion with skin; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds flanken (short ribs); 2 tablespoons honey; 2/3 cup mixed dried beans (cranberry, kidney, navy, black and lentils), soaked overnight; 1/2 cup barley; 4 potatoes, peeled and left whole; 1/2 head garlic cloves, peeled and left whole; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 pound marrow bones

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped onions, plus 1 whole onion with skin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds flanken (short ribs)
2 tablespoons honey
2/3 cup mixed dried beans (cranberry, kidney, navy, black and lentils), soaked overnight
1/2 cup barley
4 potatoes, peeled and left whole
1/2 head garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 pound marrow bones

1
Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. In a skillet saute chopped onions in oil until softened.
2
Add meat and brown well.
3
In an 8-quart casserole heat honey for a few minutes until lightly caramelized.
4
Add rinsed, drained beans, barley, potatoes and the meat.
5
Scatter garlic cloves around the meat.
6
Dissolve salt, pepper and paprika in a cup of water and pour over meat.
7
Add whole onion and bones.
8
Add enough water to cover ingredients.
9
Bring to a boil, cover with aluminum foil and lid and simmer 15 minutes.
10
Transfer casserole to oven and cook overnight.
11
The next morning, check casserole.
12
If water still covers meat, uncover and cook until water evaporates to a thick sauce, about 2 hours.
13
To serve, spoon onto a large platter, keeping each ingredient separate.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chopped onions, plus 1 whole onion with skin, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 pounds flanken (short ribs), 2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Joan Nathan's Cholent falls under the General 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.

Joan Nathan's Cholent

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