Ginger Ale Brisket Food

BEER, GINGER, AND GARLIC BRAISED BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Warm the oil in a large, ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the brisket with salt and pepper on both sides, and then add the meat to the pot. Brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove from the pot and set aside on a plate.
• Turn the heat down to medium and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods; they should sizzle upon contact with the oil in the pot. Once they start releasing their aroma (less than 1 minute), add the onions and Ginger-Garlic paste. Sprinkle with a touch of salt to help them release some moisture. Saute until they soften and turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the sugar and beer to the pot, scraping up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom. Carefully, using a pair of tongs, return the brisket to the pot. Then add enough broth to bring the liquid halfway up the brisket, about 1 cup. Bring the liquid to a boil, shut off the heat, cover, and transfer to the oven where it will cook away for 3 hours until it's very tender. Remove the lid in the last half hour of cooking to reduce the liquid.
• When you're ready to serve, check the gravy. Stir in the cider vinegar. If it's too thick, don't be afraid to add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, reduce it on the stovetop. Taste for seasoning; depending on the brand of broth you used, you may want to add a little more salt.
• When slicing the brisket, remember to slice across the grain, that way you'll get the most tender pieces of meat. Spoon a little gravy over the top and enjoy a slice of brisket heaven!
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar; it should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir-fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

RISK IT ON BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix together the ketchup, ginger ale, dry onion soup mix, brown sugar, and red wine in a bowl, and stir until the brown sugar dissolves. Place the brisket into a disposable aluminum pan, and pour sauce over the brisket. Seal the pan with a cover of aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is very tender, about 4 hours.

HOMEMADE GINGER ALE

Steps:

• Into an empty 2-liter soda bottle, put the ginger root, sugar, yeast, and lemon juice. Fill the rest of the way with water. Screw the cap onto the bottle as tight as possible. Shake the bottle well, then leave at room temperature until the bottle is too hard to squeeze, about 2 days. Refrigerate. To serve, pour through a tea strainer.

GRANDMA'S BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the brisket in a roasting pan fat side up. In a medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, soup mix and ginger ale; pour over the brisket. Arrange carrots and onion around the edge of the roast if using. Cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and cook for 1 more hour. Let stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

BELGIAN ALE-BRAISED BRISKET

Steps:

• Season brisket with salt. Wrap tightly in plastic and chill at least 8 hours.
• Let brisket sit at room temperature 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine mustard, brown sugar, and ginger in a small bowl. Unwrap brisket, place on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet, and rub mustard mixture all over brisket. Roast until top is nicely browned, 30-40 minutes.
• Remove brisket from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
• Meanwhile, heat bacon fat in a large heavy ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onions; season with salt and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add flour, and cook, stirring often, until mixture smells nutty, about 4 minutes. Add bay leaf, ale, and stock. Bring to a simmer. Add brisket, cover, and transfer to oven. Braise, turning every 30 minutes, until fork-tender, 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf.
• Transfer brisket to a cutting board and let rest at least 20 minutes.
• If braising liquid is thin, bring to a boil, reduce, and simmer, skimming surface as needed, until thick enough to coat a spoon; season with salt, if needed. Slice brisket against the grain. Serve with braising liquid.
• DO AHEAD: Brisket can be braised 2 days ahead. Cover and chill in braising liquid.

GINGER ALE BRISKET

Steps:

• In the bottom of a Dutch Oven, slice the onions and place brisket on top of them.
• Mix the ketchup, onion soup mix, ginger ale and wine together and pour them over the meat. Note:If you want more gravy, you can add more ginger ale or water.
• Cook for 2-3 hours until fork tender either in top of the stove or in a 350 degree F. oven. If you place meat in the oven, make sure your Dutch oven doesn't have a plastic knob on the lid (like mine does).
• Cool and slice against the grain.

VERY BEST BRISKET

Steps:

• Layer the onions, potatoes, and carrots into the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables.
• Mix the beef broth, onion soup mix, ketchup, and ginger ale in a bowl, and pour it over the brisket and vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Simmer the brisket until tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

BRISKET WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place brisket in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the water, chili sauce and soup mix; pour over meat. Cover and bake until meat is tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Cool; cover and refrigerate overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove meat and cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices; return to the pan. Sprinkle with gingersnap crumbs. Cover and bake until heated through, 30-45 minutes.

ELAINE'S BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450; you'll also need a roasting pan with a lid large enough to hold the brisket easily with a little space (but not too much) around it.
• Aluminum foil can be used to cover the pan if necessary.
• Put the meat in the roasting pan, and sear uncovered for 15 minutes.
• While the meat is searing, combine the cranberry sauce, onion soup mix and ketchup in a bowl; mix well.
• Remove the pan from the oven and lower the heat to 350.
• Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the brisket, then pour enough ginger ale into the pan so it will cover the meat about half way up (you don't want it completely covered).
• Bake, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, occasionally spooning some of the sauce over the meat if desired.
• Slice the brisket on the diagonal, against the grain.
• You can return the slices to the sauce to reheat, if desired.
• NOTE: The amount of ginger ale you need will depend on the size of the brisket and your pan, but I've found usually 1-2 cans (1 1/2 to 3 cups) usually will do it.