Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket
Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket is a festive dish that promises to elevate your holiday gatherings. This succulent brisket is slow-cooked to perfection, enveloped in a tangy-sweet cranberry glaze that adds depth and excitement to every bite. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish brings warmth and joy to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef brisket
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season the brisket generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the brisket on both sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes each side).
- Combine cranberries, brown sugar, onions, and garlic in a bowl to create the glaze.
- Place the seared brisket in a roasting pan and pour the cranberry glaze over it. Cover tightly with foil.
- Roast in the oven for about 3 hours or until fork-tender. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg