Wine Braised Brisket with Orange and Thyme Recipe
Recipe Description:
An easy recipe for an elegant holiday dinner.
Recipe Ingredients:
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
Recipe
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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.
Deglaze the pan with red wine and cook for 5 minutes over high heat.
Add the brisket, stock, orange juice, and carrots to the Dutch oven or roasting pan, cover, and bake in the oven for 4 hours.
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.
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.