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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious and festive recipe for Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds beef brisket
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, beef broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Place the brisket in a roasting pan and pour the cranberry mixture over it. Spread the sautéed onions and garlic on top of the brisket.
  5. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours, or until the brisket is tender.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to caramelize the top.
  7. Once done, let the brisket rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the cranberry sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the cranberry mixture.
  • Substitute the beef brisket with pork shoulder for a different flavor profile. Adjust cooking time as needed for tenderness.

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