Description
This Jewish Sweet and Sour Brisket recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tender kosher brisket, braised in a flavorful sweet tomato broth. It’s an authentic Jewish brisket dish perfect for holidays or any family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound beef brisket
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Season the Jewish brisket generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until browned. Remove the brisket and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the seared Jewish brisket to the pot, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the sauce.
- Cover the pot tightly and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 3 to 4 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender.
- Remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve the sliced Jewish brisket with the sweet and sour sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For a slow cooker Jewish brisket version, sear the brisket and sauté onions and garlic as directed. Then, combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- This authentic Jewish brisket recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors often meld and improve overnight.
- Consider adding prunes or dried apricots to the braising liquid for an extra layer of sweetness and flavor in your Jewish brisket.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Braised
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 ounces
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg