Spiced Cran Apple Brisket Food

SPICED CRAN-APPLE BRISKET

Steps:

• Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-quart slow cooker., In a large bowl, combine the apple butter, wine, vinegar, pepper and salt. Stir in the tart apple, celery, onion, dried apples, cranberries and garlic. Pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat.

SWEET AND SOUR BRAISED BRISKET WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, rosemary, black pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, chile flakes and Aleppo pepper. Place the brisket, fat side up, in a large Dutch oven. Rub meat all over with the spice mixture. If you have time, let meat rest at room temperature for 1 hour. (You can skip this step if necessary.) Transfer pot to oven and roast, uncovered, 20 minutes.
• While meat cooks, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and remaining 6 tablespoons sugar. Simmer, uncovered, until cranberries begin to break down, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, cider and pomegranate molasses if using. Season with salt.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Pour cranberry mixture over the brisket. Cover and cook until meat is very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours; turn meat every hour. Slice meat and serve with plenty of sauce and parsley for garnish.

CRAN-APPLE SPICE BRISKET

Steps:

• 1. Cut brisket in half, place in a 5 qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, add the apple butter, wine, vinegar, pepper and salt. Stir in apple chunks, celery, onions, dried apples, cranberries and garlic. Pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
• 2. Remove meat to a serving platter, keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices, transfer to saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat.
• 3. In a small bowl add cornstarch and cold water, mix till smooth. Slowly add to boiling juices. Bring to a boil again. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with meat.

CRANBERRY BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Remove the brisket from it's package, rinse, and wipe dry. You can see how much fat is on the top.
• Trim off most of the fat, including the membrane that's right beneath it.
• Dump the Blacken on top, then the dark brown sugar. Rub it into the meat real well, including the sides.
• Place the brisket into the oven, uncovered at 500 degrees for 15 minutes.
• While the meat is in the oven, open the cranberry sauce, place it in a pot, and break it up a little. Add the rum, and heat over medium heat just until the jelly is melted.
• After 15 minutes in the oven, the meat will have a nice crust on it. Take it out of the oven and pour the cranberry sauce over the top and sides of the meat. Cover it tightly with aluminum foil, place the pan back in the oven, and turn the heat down to 300 degrees. This slow cooking will break down the collagens in the meat, making it tender.
• Cook for another 2 1/2 hours.
• Take it out of the oven, let it cool, then refrigerate in the same pan overnight.
• The next day, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. You'll notice that the fat has risen to the top, and become quite hard. remove this fat with tongs. Don't be too concerned with getting every last bit of fat out, because it really won't matter.
• Slice the meat into 3/8" - 1/2" pieces.
• Place the pieces back into the pan trying to recreate the shape of the meat. Pour an additional cup of Cranberry juice, Apple Juice, Orange juice, etc. into the pot to increase the amount of liquid.
• Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for another 2 hours.
• When it's done place the meat on a platter, and pour the drippings into a gravy boat. We didn't feel that there was any need to thicken the drippings, because, being thin, they added to the flavor and moistness of the meat.
• I served this with Potato Salad, Corn Bread, and additional Cranberry Sauce.

SPICED APPLE BUTTER BRISKET

Steps:

• Place brisket, onion, cloves, and garlic in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours. Remove the brisket from the Dutch oven. Place the brisket in a roasting pan.
• Combine the apple butter and the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Brush 1/2 cup apple butter mixture over the brisket. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the remaining apple butter mixture.