Braised Beef Brisket with Onions, Mushrooms, and Balsamic Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (5 pound) beef brisket
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 pound slab bacon, skin removed and reserved, bacon cut into lardons
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced on the bias
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stemmed and finely sliced
• 2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 fresh thyme bundle
• 1 bunch finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish