Braised Brisket With Bourbon-Peach Glaze

Serves: 2

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

52

Sweetness

49

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 cups

Beef Broth

2 tsps

Bourbon

1 cup

Soy Sauce

6 large

Thyme (sprigs)

1 cup

Peach Jam

Directions:

1

Preheat broiler

2

For rub: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl

3

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl

4

For brisket: Rub brisket all over with spice rub

5

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight

6

Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing

7

Preheat oven to 325°F

8

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wide pot over high heat

9

Add brisket, fat side down

10

Cook undisturbed until well browned, 5-6 minutes

11

Turn brisket over and cook until browned, about 3 minutes

12

Using tongs, transfer to a plate

13

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil

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Add onion and garlic

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Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly golden, about 5 minutes

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Add broth and all remaining ingredients

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Bring liquid to a simmer

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Return brisket to pot

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Cover and transfer to oven

20

Braise until brisket is very tender to the touch but still holds its shape, about 4 1/2 hours

21

Using a large spatula, transfer brisket, fat side up, to a large plate

22

Strain braising liquid into a large bowl

23

Return liquid to pot, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes

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Score fat side of brisket by cutting a crosshatch pattern of 1/4"-deep slits spaced 1/2" apart

25

Return brisket, fat side up, to pot with reduced braising liquid

26

DO AHEAD: Brisket can be made 2 days ahead

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Return brisket to pot, cover, and chill

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Bring to a simmer and rewarm brisket before proceeding

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Rub brisket all over with spice rub

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Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight

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Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing

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Preheat oven to 325°F

33

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wide pot over high heat

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Add brisket, fat side down

35

Cook undisturbed until well browned, 5-6 minutes

36

Turn brisket over and cook until browned, about 3 minutes

37

Using tongs, transfer to a plate

38

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil

39

Add onion and garlic

40

Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly golden, about 5 minutes

41

Add broth and all remaining ingredients

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Bring liquid to a simmer

43

Return brisket to pot

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Cover and transfer to oven

45

Braise until brisket is very tender to the touch but still holds its shape, about 4 1/2 hours

46

Using a large spatula, transfer brisket, fat side up, to a large plate

47

Strain braising liquid into a large bowl

48

Return liquid to pot, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes

49

Score fat side of brisket by cutting a crosshatch pattern of 1/4"-deep slits spaced 1/2" apart

50

Return brisket, fat side up, to pot with reduced braising liquid

51

DO AHEAD: Brisket can be made 2 days ahead

52

Return brisket to pot, cover, and chill

53

Bring to a simmer and rewarm brisket before proceeding

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For glaze: Transfer 1/4 cup braising liquid to a blender

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Add jam and bourbon and purée until smooth

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Season with salt and pepper

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Spread 3-4 tablespoons glaze on top of brisket with the back of a spoon

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Broil brisket in pot until browned and glazed, watching carefully to prevent burning, 4-5 minutes

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Transfer brisket to a cutting board

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Slice against the grain and transfer to a large platter

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Ladle braising liquid over

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Drizzle remaining glaze on top

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Transfer 1/4 cup braising liquid to a blender

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Add jam and bourbon and purée until smooth

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Season with salt and pepper

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Preheat broiler

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Spread 3-4 tablespoons glaze on top of brisket with the back of a spoon

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Broil brisket in pot until browned and glazed, watching carefully to prevent burning, 4-5 minutes

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Transfer brisket to a cutting board

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Slice against the grain and transfer to a large platter

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Ladle braising liquid over

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Drizzle remaining glaze on top