Bottle of Wine Braised Brisket - The Defined Dish - Recipes (2024)

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This Bottle of Wine Braised Brisket is the perfect main course when entertaining! While the cook time may be long, the preparation is simple and it turns out delicious every time! It also feeds a very large amount of people and it is a TOTAL crowdpleaser.

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I once made this recipe for a group dinner that I was catering (something I don’t normally do, for the record… it was for a charity auction). When I made it the first time I actually cooked it at an even lower temperature overnight and it was outstanding! I knew it would make most people a little nervous to cook the meat overnight (I myself was a little worried and woke up a few times to check on the brisket, ha), but I knew I just had to recreate the same recipe to share with you all to make this holiday season. With this cooking method, the brisket is made in about 4 hours and it is still fall-apart tender and absolutely delicious!

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The ‘bottle of wine’ aspect might make you a little skeptical but let me assure you it adds such a lovely flavor to the brisket. Most of the alcohol cooks off when it’s cooking, so the brisket won’t make you drunk. The longer you cook, the more alcohol cooks out, and I have read that you have to cook food for about 3 hours to fully erase all traces of alcohol. [source: Food Network] The white wine does add brightness and acidity to the dish, which I find brings out all of the lovely flavors of the brisket, herbs, and all of the other lovely ingredients used in this dish.

If you are really trying to serve up a 5-star restaurant quality dinner, try serving this Bottle of Wine Braised Brisket with this Mushroom Risotto. The creamy, starchy base topped with the rich, flavorful braised beef is a force to be reckoned with. Serve it with this lovely butter lettuce salad and you have yourself the best dinner!!!

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Looking for another holiday beef recipe? Try my Thyme Crusted Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre!

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Bottle of Wine Braised Brisket

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 4 hours hrs

Total: 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 10 People

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Ingredients

  • 4 – 4.5 lbs. Flat-Cut Brisket
  • 3 teaspoons kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion or 1 large onion
  • 1 cup diced celery or 2 stalks
  • ¾ cup diced carrot or 1 large carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp grainy dijon
  • 1 bottle of dry white wine I use a chardonnay
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • kitchen twine

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

  • Cut the brisket in half, crosswise. Season the beef all over with the salt, pepper, and smoked paprika and using your hands, rub the seasoning into the meat evenly. Next, sprinkle the flour over the meat and rub into the meat so that it evenly coats the beef on all sides.

  • Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, sear the beef (you’ll do this in two batches) so that it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned meat to a plate and set aside until both pieces of the meat are browned.

  • Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring, until the veggies are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

  • Add the tomato paste and dijon mustard and stir to combine. While stirring, slowly pour in the white wine until well combined. Next, add the broth.

  • Nestle the browned brisket into the sauce. Add the bay leaves. Using some kitchen twine, make a small bouquet of the thyme and rosemary by tying a little bow around sprigs. Add that to the sauce.

  • Cover with a tight fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the brisket is fork tender, about 4 hours.

  • Transfer the cooked brisket to a large sheet pan and using two forks, shred the brisket. Discard the bay leaves and the herb bouquet. Using a spoon, spoon out any excess fat that has accumulated at the top of the sauce. Place the shredded beef back into the pot and toss with the remaining sauce in the skillet.

  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Author: Alex Snodgrass

Servings: 10 People

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FAQs

How long does braised brisket take to cook? ›

Scrape vegetables into roasting pan with brisket. Add thyme and bay leaves to roasting pan and cover well with foil. Set oven to 300°F (150°C) and cook brisket on middle rack until fork-tender, 3 to 4 hours.

What to eat with braised brisket? ›

It's always tasty served with roasted potatoes or potato salad, but don't forget the veggies! Crunchy cabbage slaws, roasted veggies, and tangy salads are all great choices.

Does brisket get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

With evaporation stopped, the heat of your smoker pulls ahead in the battle of the stall. The temperature of the meat begins to rise again -- which you want because brisket gets more tender the longer you cook it.

Is braised brisket healthy? ›

Texans have a new reason to light up those backyard barbecues. New research shows that brisket has several health benefits. Ground beef produced from the brisket contains high levels of oleic acid, which increases levels of HDL or good cholesterol in humans, Dr.

What compliments a brisket? ›

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Can you braise brisket too long? ›

The scientific explanation is that it takes a certain number of hours of low heat to gradually begin to dissolve the tough connective tissues found throughout the meat; if it's not cooked long enough, the brisket will be tough and difficult to chew. On the other hand, if you cook it too long, the result is dry meat.

How long to braise brisket at 225? ›

Close the lid on the smoker and, maintaining 225 degrees F, continue cooking until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 202 degrees F in the thickest part of the meat (takes anywhere from 5-8 hours). Remove the brisket to a large cutting board and allow to rest for 1 hour before slicing.

How to tell if braised brisket is done? ›

Check for doneness! Start checking after two hours by using your trusty instant-read thermometer. You could pull it at 190°F, but some say that as high as 200°F is the tender, moist sweet spot for braised brisket! Check with your thermometer, yes, but also just look at the meat.

How many hours do it take to cook a brisket? ›

Our general rule of thumb is to plan on between 30 and 60 minutes per pound when learning how to cook a brisket. For example, a 16-pound brisket cooked at 275 degrees Fahrenheit will take between 10 and 12 hours. The entire process from trimming, injection, seasoning, and cooking will take between 18 and 20 hours.

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