Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro

Braised Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro

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Beefy in flavor and size, brisket has the potential to be the ultimate braised dish for company. The trick is turning this notoriously tough cut both moist and tender.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Beef
  • Make Ahead
  • Holiday
  • ATK Staff Pick
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Cooking tools:

  • Cutting board
  • Paring knife
  • Metal skewer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking sheet
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Spoon
  • Serving platter
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Remote probe thermometer
  • Carving knife
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen scale

Ingredients

  • 1 (4- to 5-pound) beef brisket, flat cut, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
  • Kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced to paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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