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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket Recipe

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This Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket is a festive and flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings. The brisket is seasoned with a mix of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted with a savory cranberry glaze made from cranberry jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and Guinness beer. Accompanied by tender red potatoes and dried cranberries, this hearty meal combines savory and sweet flavors for a delicious centerpiece.

Ingredients

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Beef Brisket

  • 3 ½ Pounds brisket (flat cut)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 Teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 5 Cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 shallot (diced)
  • 1 Pound red potatoes (petite)

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 14 Ounces cranberry jelly
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ Cup beer (Guinness)
  • 1 Cup dried cranberries
  • 3 Sprigs rosemary (fresh)
  • 3 Sprigs thyme (fresh)

Instructions

  1. Season the Brisket: Remove brisket from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub olive oil on the brisket, then season generously with the spice mixture. Let the brisket rest and come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Onions: Dice half of the yellow onion and thinly slice the other half. This will be used both in the sauce and as a topping for the brisket.
  3. Cook Sauce Base: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil, swirling to coat. Add diced onions, diced shallot, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add cranberry jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and Guinness beer. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C) to prepare for slow roasting the brisket.
  5. Assemble in Roasting Pan: Pour half of the cranberry sauce into the bottom of a roasting pan. Lay the thinly sliced onion over the sauce, then place the brisket fat side down on top. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the brisket.
  6. Add Potatoes and Herbs: Arrange the petite red potatoes, dried cranberries, and fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs around the sides of the brisket inside the roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil to retain moisture during roasting.
  7. Roast the Brisket: Place the covered roasting pan on the center oven rack and roast for 4 hours at 250°F until the brisket is tender and infused with the cranberry glaze.
  8. Slice and Serve: Once done, remove the brisket from the oven and slice against the grain. Serve the sliced brisket with the roasted potatoes and spoon the cranberry sauce over the top for a festive holiday meal.

Notes

  • Allowing the brisket to come to room temperature before cooking helps it cook more evenly.
  • Low and slow roasting at 250°F ensures tender, juicy meat infused with the sweet and savory cranberry sauce.
  • Using Guinness beer adds depth and richness to the sauce, but you can substitute with a stout or dark beer if preferred.
  • The dried cranberries around the brisket add a touch of sweetness and festive color to the dish.
  • Resting the meat after cooking allows the juices to redistribute for a moist final result.

Keywords: brisket, cranberry, holiday recipe, beef brisket, slow roasted, Christmas dinner, cranberry jelly, Guinness, potatoes, festive meal

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