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Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Brisket: A Flavorful Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Cranberry Beef Brisket is a mouthwatering dish that combines the rich, savory flavors of beef with the sweet and tangy notes of cranberry sauce. Perfectly tender after hours of slow cooking, this brisket makes for an impressive yet easy meal suitable for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 3-4 lbs beef brisket

Sauce and Broth

  • 1 can (16 oz) cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Spices

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary

Instructions

  1. Season the brisket: Thoroughly season the beef brisket with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary, ensuring an even coating of spices to enhance the flavor during cooking.
  2. Prepare the slow cooker base: Arrange the sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful foundation for the brisket to rest on.
  3. Place the brisket: Lay the seasoned brisket on top of the bed of onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
  4. Mix and pour sauce: In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and beef broth, stirring until well blended, then pour this mixture evenly over the brisket to infuse it with a sweet and savory glaze.
  5. Slow cook the brisket: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the brisket becomes tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  6. Rest the brisket: Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for several minutes before slicing to ensure juices redistribute within the meat.
  7. Serve: Slice the brisket against the grain and serve it warm, spooning the cranberry sauce and onions from the slow cooker over the top for a delicious finishing touch.

Notes

  • For best results, choose a brisket with good marbling to keep the meat moist during slow cooking.
  • You can substitute fresh cranberries cooked with sugar if you prefer a less sweet sauce compared to canned cranberry sauce.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze nicely for up to 2 months.
  • Consider serving with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to complement the sweet and savory flavors.
  • Always slice brisket against the grain for optimal tenderness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-cranberry-beef-brisket-a-flavorful-delight-recipe/