MY MOM'S COFFEE-BRAISED BRISKET
This is my take on the dish my mother served at virtually every special-occasion dinner of my childhood. And my mom's version was her take on the dish that her mother made. Brisket has a long history on the Jewish table, primarily because it was a very economical cut. Unfortunately, brisket is no longer cheap, but when cooked properly, it's still one of the beefiest and most flavorful pieces of meat you can find. Whether it's first or second cut (the flat or the point) matters less than making sure the meat has a nice layer of fat on one side. My grandmother made her brisket with carrots, potatoes, and Heinz Chili Sauce, which gave it a traditional sweet-and-sour flavor. My mother added the coffee--she doesn't remember why, but it's pretty brilliant, actually. Unlike stock, coffee is a braising liquid ready in minutes, and its deep, roasted flavors work really well with beef (that's why coffee makes a great addition to barbecue sauce). In my version, I add cardamom to evoke Turkish coffee, and I replace the sweetness of that chili sauce with the deeper flavor of dried apricots. You'll find braised eggs like the ones in this dish in cholent, or hamin, the Sabbath stew that is cooked slowly overnight and served on Saturday afternoon. They take on an almost creamy texture from the long cooking time, and as the coffee braising liquid penetrates the shells, it colors the eggs and subtly flavors them. I finish the whole dish with grated horseradish for a little bit of pungency to wake up the long-cooked flavors of the brisket. I make brisket over several days: The first day, the seasoned meat is refrigerated overnight and the next day, it's cooked. The brisket can be served then, but its flavor and texture are far better if it is allowed to rest in its braising liquid for another night, then warmed, sliced, and served the following day.
Provided by Michael Solomonov
Categories main-dish
Time 21h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the ground coffee, salt, cardamom and black cardamom in a small bowl and rub into the brisket. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Put the brisket in a roasting pan and roast until the exterior has browned, about 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, carrots and the garlic, cut-side down. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and browned, about 15 minutes, adding more oil if necessary. Add the tomato paste and cook until it reduces slightly, about 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to the roasting pan with the brisket. Add the dried apricots, brewed coffee and eggs in their shells. Add enough water to bring the liquid halfway up the side of the brisket.
- Cover the pan tightly with two layers of foil, return to the oven and braise for 1 hour. Remove the eggs, gently tap them all over to make a network of small cracks and return them to the braise. Recover the pan with foil and continue cooking until the brisket shreds easily with a fork, about 3 more hours. Let the brisket cool in its braising liquid, then refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel the cold eggs and slice the cold brisket, then return them both to the braising liquid and bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes. Serve the brisket slices with the peeled eggs, grated fresh horseradish and parsley leaves and spoon the broth over top.
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Nana aisha Bello
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves brisket. It's a great way to impress your friends and family.
Samuel Browne
[email protected]This brisket is amazing! It's so tender and flavorful, and the coffee braising liquid gives it a really unique taste.
Tracy Anagor
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now and it's turned out perfect both times. The coffee braising liquid is a great way to add flavor to the brisket.
Sk Rosul
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The brisket is so tender and flavorful, and the coffee braising liquid really makes it special.
Dawood jaan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the brisket and asked for the recipe.
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[email protected]This is the best brisket recipe I've ever had. The coffee braising liquid is a game-changer and makes the meat so tender and flavorful.
Raja Danish
[email protected]I've never made brisket before, but this recipe made it easy. The brisket turned out perfect and everyone at my dinner party raved about it.
Henok Sol
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The brisket was so tender and juicy, and the coffee braising liquid gave it a really unique flavor.
Najeeb Afghan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The brisket is so tender and flavorful, and the coffee braising liquid is a genius idea.
Cmv None
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the coffee braising liquid would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It really adds a nice depth of flavor to the brisket.
Eleah Hoille
[email protected]This brisket is fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavor is out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bokang Moholoeng
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different brisket recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The coffee braising liquid gives the meat a really unique and delicious flavor.
Sonil Shah
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the brisket turns out amazing. I highly recommend it!
Timzkid Valentino
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of brisket, but I have to say this recipe is pretty darn good. The coffee braising liquid really makes a difference.
Andrei VS
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the brisket and asked for the recipe.
Laiba Angel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my brisket turned out perfect. It was so tender and flavorful, and the coffee braising liquid really made it special.
maya maya
[email protected]This brisket is amazing! The coffee braising liquid is a game-changer. I'll never make brisket any other way again.
Louie Robson
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I'm so glad I did! The coffee braising liquid doesn't make the brisket taste like coffee, it just gives it a really nice depth of flavor.
Gemachu Merga
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The coffee braising liquid really makes the brisket stand out.
STONE GAMERZ
[email protected]This is the best brisket recipe I've ever tried! The coffee braising liquid gives the meat a rich and flavorful taste, and the meat is so tender it just melts in your mouth.