Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 3, 2021
Hanukkah has begun, and many will celebrate with a delicious brisket! But whether you are Jewish or not, brisket is a wonderful treat to celebrate the season for anyone. And by the way, I am not Jewish … so my blog today is based on info from knowledgeable friends and brisket tips from the world wide web!
With the popularity of smokers and smoker grills, many of us have done some experimenting with smoked brisket (or maybe you married a Texan!), but brisket can also be a flavorful baked dish, so that’s what I’m going to tell you about today.
Brisket is a less expensive and thus a tougher cut of meat, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be tasty. Simply add some savory seasonings, tomatoes and beer or wine, then cook it low and slow. Fantastic!
Our recipe for Fiesta Beef Brisket is kind of a Jewish/Texas hybrid. It has the kick of our Fiesta Party Seasoning and a little smokiness, but it can easily be converted to a more traditional Hanukkah recipe simply by swapping in Onion Onion™ Seasoning in place of the Fiesta.
You can let it marinate overnight as the recipe suggests, or you can bake it the day before, chill it, then slice, heat and serve it the next day. The latter is my preference, because it is much easier to slice brisket when it’s cold so you’ll end up with a prettier presentation if you’re celebrating with guests.
And here are a few more recipes that fit with the traditions of Hanukkah:
This is perhaps a modern take on the potato latke – it’s made with mashed potatoes (a great way to use up leftovers!). If you keep Kosher, note that our Bacon Bacon™ is plant-based, and you can skip the sour cream if you are serving these with brisket.
Latkes are often served with applesauce, and our Spiced Apple Berry version is not only fantastic, but also fast – it’s made in a multi-cooker.
So this week, give brisket a try! It’s a comforting meal that is sure to warm your soul.
Enjoy!
j*a*N*e
PS: These Oh My! Chai Carrots would be the perfect accompaniment to beef brisket!