Passover Brisket

 

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

cup red wine

3/4

cup chili sauce

1/4

cup ketchup

3

tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1

brisket (3 1/2 lb), trimmed

Salt and pepper

3

onions, thinly sliced

3

sprigs fresh thyme

• 1 Heat oven to 300°F. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic, wine, chili sauce, ketchup and vinegar with whisk until well blended. Set aside.
• 2 Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Pat beef brisket dry with paper towel; season with salt and pepper on each side. Sear beef 2 minutes on one side (beef will develop a dark crust). Turn beef; sear on other side.
• 3 Place beef in large roasting pan. Cover with sauce, sliced onions and thyme sprigs. Cover with foil; bake 3 hours.
• 4 Let beef stand 10 minutes. Cut across grain into slices. Serve with cooked onions and pan drippings.