Brisket
Martha chats with Wyclef Jean and shows him how to make a hearty holiday brisket.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch-oven or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Season brisket with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add to pan. Cook brisket, turning, until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add remaining tablespoon olive oil, along with onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and soft, about 25 minutes. Add wine and increase heat; bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan using a wooden spoon. Add vinegar, 4 carrots, 2 ribs celery, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
Return brisket to pan; spoon over some of the cooking liquid and vegetables. Cover with parchment paper-lined foil and transfer to oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours; carefully turn meat and continue cooking until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours more.
One hour before brisket is finished cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add remaining 4 carrots and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from boiling water using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add remaining 4 ribs celery and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Repeat process first with turnips, followed by rutabagas; set vegetables aside.
Remove pan from oven and let cool slightly. Carefully remove brisket from pan and transfer to a serving platter. Working in batches, transfer liquid and vegetables to the jar of a blender, carefully blend until sauce is very smooth; season with salt and pepper. Serve brisket with sauce and boiled vegetables.
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