Holiday Recipe: Fleisher’s Hanukkah Brisket

Nobody knows Brisket better than Fleisher's Craft Butcher, and while brisket is traditional Hanukkah fare, there really is never a bad time for birsket. This recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a cold winter night. Enjoy Fleisher's Hanukkah Brisket recipe and happy Hanukkah!

Fleisher’s Hanukkah Brisket

TIELD: 6-8 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 4-5 hours 

INGREDIENTS

4 pounds beef brisket, first or second cut

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme

1 cup dry red wine

1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

1.5 pounds baby red potatoes

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch long pieces

1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 3-inch long pieces, halved if large

PREPARATION

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Pat the brisket dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large stovetop-safe roasting pan over medium heat. Add the brisket and cook, turning with tongs, until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes. Transfer the brisket to a plate and set aside.

Add the onions, garlic and thyme to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the wine and 1/2 cup water, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the tomatoes with the juices from the can, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Return the beef to the pan along with any rendered juices; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.

Remove the roasting pan from the heat and add the potatoes, carrots and parsnips around the sides of the brisket. Tightly cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and roast until the brisket is very tender and a fork will easily pierce it, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and the vegetables to a large serving platter. Cover and keep warm. Skim the fat from the top of the juices in the roasting pan. Place the roasting pan over medium heat on the stovetop and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce has reduced by more than half and is similar to a thick gravy, 15 to 20 minutes. Slice the brisket against the grain and transfer to the platter with the vegetables. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and spoon a bit over the slices. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.