How to Cook Brisket — Two Recipes

Name of Cut: Brisket
Cut Details: 3–4 lbs per package. A flavourful and fibrous cut from the chest, well-suited for low, slow cooking to break down connective tissue.
Best For: Long, slow braising or oven roasting — ideal for cozy family meals or meal prep for the week.

🍳 Quick & Easy — Oven-Braised Brisket with Onions

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

• 1 brisket (3–4 lbs)

• Salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 large onions, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. Season brisket well with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté onions and garlic until softened. Stir in tomato paste and vinegar.

4. Add broth and thyme, then return brisket to pot. Cover.

5. Braise in oven for 3 hours, until tender.

6. Let rest 15 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with juices.

🍷 Slow & Savoury — Classic Slow Cooker Brisket with Root Veg

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 8 hrs (slow cooker)

Ingredients:

• 1 brisket (3–4 lbs)

• Salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp oil (optional for browning)

• 3 carrots, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1½ cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce

• 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Optional: Sear brisket on all sides in a pan with oil.

2. Layer carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in bottom of slow cooker.

3. Place brisket on top. Whisk together broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire; pour over meat.

4. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8 hrs.

5. Slice across the grain and serve with vegetables and cooking juices.

🐄 Grass-fed Tip: Brisket is delicious and requires slow, moist heat to break down collagen and bring out rich flavour. Always slice against the grain for tenderness.