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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket

Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket for Festive Flavor Bliss

This Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket is a delightful centerpiece for your winter gatherings, bursting with flavor and perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 4 pounds Flat cut brisket
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Yellow onion
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 medium Shallot
  • 14 ounces Cranberry jelly
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 cup Guinness or beef broth/cola as substitute
For the Sides
  • 1 pound Red potatoes, petite
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries
  • 3 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 3 sprigs Fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Remove the brisket from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 250°F (121°C).
  3. Combine salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  4. Rub brisket with olive oil and coat with the seasoning blend. Set aside.
  5. Dice half the onion and slice the other half. Sauté in olive oil with minced garlic and shallot for 5 minutes.
  6. Add cranberry jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and Guinness to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Pour half the sauce into a roasting pan, layer with sliced onion, then place brisket fat side down.
  8. Cover the brisket with remaining sauce and surround with potatoes and dried cranberries.
  9. Add fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs in the pan. Cover tightly with foil.
  10. Roast in the oven for 4 hours, checking occasionally.
  11. Rest for 30 minutes before slicing against the grain to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allowing the brisket to rest is crucial for juicy slices. Always slice against the grain for optimal tenderness.

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