Moroccan Sweet and Sour Brisket

Long-braising a tough cut of meat in fruit-laced liquid produces a tender, fragrant, and fruity dish that is perfect for any important dinner, especially the Jewish holiday of Passover or a nice Sunday dinner any time of the year.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African, Jewish, Morocco, North Africa

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 25

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Heavy roasting pan or Dutch oven
Food Processor or blender

Ingredients

4 lb Brisket
1 tbsp Kosher salt
1 tbsp Black pepper
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
Flour or matzo meal for dredging brisket. Omit completely for gluten free.
¼ cup Olive oil
3 medium Yellow onions, sliced ¼-inch thick
1 tbsp Brown sugar or honey
1 cup Orange juice
4 cups Beef or chicken stock or water
2 tbsp Fresh ginger, chopped
1 stick Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Ground coriander
1 large Bay leaf
1 tsp Black peppercorns
2 tbsp Tomato paste
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
16 Dried apricots
12 ` Pitted prunes
2 tbsp Capers, drained
¼ cup Chopped parsley

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Instructions

Prep - Preheat oven to 350°F (190°C). Season brisket with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and paprika. Dredge in flour and sear on all sides in olive oil over medium-high heat in the roasting pan, 5-7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Cook - In same pan over medium heat, sauté the onions and ginger until onions become transparent. Stir in cumin and coriander. Add orange juice and reduce for a few minutes, scaping up any bits from bottom. Mix in honey and then place brisket fat-side up over the onions. Spread tomato paste over the top of the brisket, scatter garlic, bay leaf, and cinnamon around. Add stock, cover, and cook for 2½ hours. Turn brisket over every 30 minutes. Transfer brisket to a cutting board to cool for 5 - 10 minutes and then slice across the grain into ¼-inch diagonal slices. Reduce oven temp to 325°F (175°C). Fan slices back into the pan and scatter dried fruit and capers about. Cover, return to oven, and cook another 1½ hours or until meat becomes fork-tender.
Finish - Discard bay leaf and cinnamon. Remove brisket from liquid. Puree the liquid and remaining vegetables and fruits in a food processor. Transfer sauce to a bowl and refrigerate overnight. Let the brisket cool and place covered in the refrigerator overnight as well. To serve, remove both from refrigerator and scrape off any fat that may have congealed on the tops. Warm liquid and pour over brisket, cover, and warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 20-30 minutes or until warm. Lay slices across a platter and cover with any remaining liquid. Sprinkle parsley over and serve with couscous, mashed potatoes, or potato pancakes.

Notes

Dish may be made up-to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for 2 months and defrosted before warming in the oven.

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