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November 27, 2018 · 4 Comments

Cranberry Horseradish Brisket

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Cranberry Horseradish Brisket Gives A Flavorful Twist to Everyone’s Favorite Entree

cranberry horseradish brisket

Cranberry Horseradish Brisket combines two traditional flavors for a wonderful new taste.  Everyone has a family brisket recipe that has been passed down over the years.  Nevertheless, new versions are always appreciated.  Brisket is one of my favorites because it fits into the “Walk-Away Cooking” category.  This cut needs low and slow cooking to become tender, leaving the cook free to tend to other parts of the meal or even get a good night’s sleep.  (The directions call for 6 hours of cooking, but 8 hours will be just fine.) Depending on the time of year, this recipe will use up your leftover cranberries in the fall, or the horseradish for the seder plate in the spring.

cranberry horseradish brisket

What is the best way to cook brisket?

Brisket is a tough cut of meat.  Broiling or grilling will make it very difficult to eat.  Brisket shines in recipes where it cooks over low heat for a very long period of time. This breaks down the collagen and leaves you with very tender meat that is easily shredded. (Low heat is very important.  When I first tested this recipe I had the heat too high and when I uncovered the meat it was literally a pile of ash. Okay, there were some lumps, but nothing edible.)

How far ahead should I make brisket?

I recommend making it one day ahead.  Resting overnight in the refrigerator will let the flavors develop.  Keep it wrapped with its juices and slice to reheat in a 350 degree oven just before serving.  Ideally, thaw the frozen brisket in the refrigerator for a day before cooking.  If you run out of time, you can cook it from its frozen state, but it may need some extra time in the oven.

What sides go well with brisket?

I like Grandma Jean’s Rice Pilaf and roasted vegetables.

cranberry brisket

Products used in making this recipe:
Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven, Cerise (Cherry Red)
Premium Soy Sauce – No MSG – Kosher – Real Asian Brewed – Ideal for Marinating Fish, Meat & Roasted Vegetables – Squeezable Bottle – (Pack of 2 23.6-oz Bottles) By Best of Thailand (Regular Soy)

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Cranberry Horseradish Brisket

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup white horseradish
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-5 pounds brisket first or second cut

Instructions

  1.  Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

  2. Combine cranberries, water, sugar and honey in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

  3. Stir in the horseradish, wine, water or stock, tamari and cinnamon.  Return to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and aside.

  4. In an oven-safe dutch oven or pan large enough to hold the brisket, warm the oil over medium-high heat.  Add the brisket and sear for 7-8 minutes until nicely browned.  Turn the meat and sear the other side.  Pour the cranberry mixture over the meat.

  5. Cover the dutch oven with a lid or foil or transfer meat to a roasting pan and cover with foil. Cook in the preheated oven for 6 hours.  Remove the pan from the oven and refrigerate overnight.

  6. To serve, slice brisket across grain and wrap in aluminum foil.  Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes until hot. 

Recipe Notes

This recipe is adapted from Bubbe and Me in the Kitchen

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Horseradish Brisket
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 498mg 21%
Potassium 699mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin A 0.4%
Vitamin C 9.1%
Calcium 2.2%
Iron 21.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. caron shapiro says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:55 am

    This looks like a Chanukah festive meal! And the cherry red pot is beautiful.
    The photos are totally professional looking, so anyone who thinks Moms are just the cookers, cleaners and not photographers and writers stand to be educated by this website.
    My question is, can you provide instructions for freezing portions to give to our school principal who stays until 9 pm most nights without a decent dinner?

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 28, 2018 at 11:46 am

      Hi Caron. Yes, this brisket is delicious. For your principal I would let the brisket rest for 20-30 minutes after taking it out of the oven. Then I would slice it into 3-4 ounce portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. If the principal has access to a fridge, give one frozen portion to him or her to keep there until dinner time. Then reheat in the microwave (removing the aluminum foil first). To make an entire meal, put the meat into a plastic takeout container (saved from your own collection and washed, or buy a disposable container.) Add sides like cooked rice, vegetables or potatoes. The meal can stay at room temperature for two hours, so if there is no fridge, get it there with a note on how long it can
      safely wait.

      Thank you for the compliment on our photography! It is much appreciated.

      Reply
  2. zeppo says

    November 28, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Love the dish. Cooking while you sleep.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 28, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Yes, cooking while sleeping is just as good as walk-away cooking, if not better!

      Reply

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