The Best Overnight Brisket to Make this Holiday Season

This overnight brisket is easy to make and is a perfect cold-weather meal. Brisket brings back memories from childhood. I can smell my grandmother’s brisket as I write these words. And you know what? Her brisket came from her mother. The tradition behind a dish often makes it ten times better.

According to thekitchn.com, brisket is the king of braised beef. Pastrami and corn beef are considered brisket. So what exactly is a brisket? Brisket, one of the nine primal beef cuts, is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal behind the ribs. Typically brisket is sold boneless.

How to Cook Brisket

Brisket is not the easiest meat to cook because of its toughness. However, a long and slow cooking process mitigates this toughness. During the process, the tissue breaks down and practically melts in your mouth.

Brisket Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 smaller cuts beef brisket
• 1 packet kosher onion soup mix
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 6 cloves garlic, minced

How to Make Brisket

1. Spray a roasting pan or large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Rub brisket on all sides with onion soup mix. Place in prepared dish. 
3. Place carrots and onions over the brisket.
4. In a large bowl, stir together wine, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and garlic. Pour over the vegetables and brisket.
5. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to cook.
6. When ready, place the covered dish in the oven and set it to 225 degrees. Cook for 8 to 10 hours, depending on the size of the brisket.
7. When done, carefully remove the brisket from the dish and place it on a cutting board. Scrape to remove the fat from the bottom of the brisket and discard the fat.
8. Slice the brisket against the grain and transfer to a serving dish.
9. Strain the vegetables from the sauce and place around the brisket on a serving dish.
10. Transfer the remaining liquid to a medium pot and heat over medium-high to bring to a boil. Reduce the sauce to your desired consistency. Spoon over the brisket and vegetables before serving.

Pro Tips on Cooking Brisket

• Cook brisket on one day and eat it the next
• Brisket is traditionally a Jewish dish
• Brisket is typically smoked, cured, and/or braised

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