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Wine Braised Brisket with Orange and Thyme

September 28, 2011 By Lisa Rose 8 Comments

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Wine Braised Brisket

This wine braised beef brisket is one of my most requested recipes. Braising with wine is common in many brisket recipes, but it’s the orange juice used in the braising liquid that freshens up the flavor for this version.

Brisket is the ultimate holiday dish; you can make it ahead of time, the flavor improves the next day, and everyone always enjoys it. It also freezes well if you need to prepare in advance.

To Brown or Not to Brown

Most recipes instruct you to brown the beef first. I’ve tried it both ways and have not noticed a flavor difference. I prefer less steps – and less dishes.

I never make this recipe the same twice. If I want a more savory version I’ll add mixed mushrooms and more garlic cloves. For a sweeter brisket, add dried apricots or plums and maybe some cinnamon sticks. What I never mess with is the generous amount of onions. If you don’t have stock you can use water, but make sure to add carrots, celery, and more garlic to enhance the flavor of the braising liquid.

Wine Braised Brisket with Orange and Thyme

For easier slicing, prepare the brisket one day before serving. I’ve made brisket with or without browning the meat and have not noticed a difference in flavor. If you prefer to brown the meat, do so first, then put it aside while you cook the onions in the same pan and continue with the recipe.

Serves 10-12

3 tablespoons coconut oil or other healthy fat
6 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups red wine
8-9 pound beef brisket
3 cups homemade beef or chicken stock or water
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (optional: reserve some orange zest for garnish)
8 large carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
Fresh thyme for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat the oil in a dutch oven or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic, thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste to the onion mixture and cook for a few minutes.
3. Deglaze the pan with red wine and cook for 5 minutes over high heat.
4.  Add the brisket, stock, orange juice, and carrots to the Dutch oven or roasting pan, cover, and bake in the oven for 4 hours.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Wrap the brisket tightly in parchment paper and then with foil. Reserve onion mixture in a container and refrigerate both overnight.
6. To serve, slice the brisket against the grain and place in a baking dish to reheat. Either pour the onion mixture on top, or first make a smooth gravy in a blender or food processor. Cover loosely and reheat for 30 minutes in a 350 degrees oven. Garnish with fresh thyme. You can also make a sauce to serve on the side by straining the pan juices and boiling in a small saucepan until reduced and thickened.

Adapted from a brisket recipe at perfectentertaining.com.

How do you make your brisket? Share your favorite recipes below.

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Comments

  1. Samantha says

    January 19, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found your blog- it’s been so sad and frustrating reading about all these amazing real food recipes that use lard, or butter + meat, or cheese + meat, or shellfish. Unfortunately I still haven’t been able to find raw, kosher dairy in South Africa (where I live) :/

    Anyway, I never thought to Google search because I figured Kosher AND real food would be way too specific and nobody would have recipes. So thanks for writing!

    -Samantha

    Reply
    • Lisa Rose says

      January 19, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks for writing Samantha! So glad to connect with you 🙂

      Reply
  2. joseph says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    hi
    it does not say on what temp to bake it?
    as a orthodox in NYC im glad i found this site
    and for sour kraut what happenes if you add lemon juice?

    Reply
  3. Jonathan says

    January 25, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Do you have to cover it loosely with aluminum foil? I’m trying to avoid that.. Is there anyway other method to reheat the dish that’ll still give me the same texture / taste? Thanks for your tasty recipe that I can’t wait to try

    Reply
    • Lisa Rose says

      January 26, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      That’s why I like using a dutch oven to make this – otherwise I use foil but put a layer of parchment paper between the meat and the foil.

      You can reheat it on a warming tray, on the stovetop or in the oven using a wide pot or dutch oven. If you want to reheat it uncovered in the oven just use a low temp and keep it moist by basting it in its own juices periodically.

      Reply

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