Best 3 Apricot Brisket Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the world of apricot brisket, where sweet and savory flavors dance harmoniously. This delectable dish, often associated with Jewish cuisine, takes center stage as the main attraction of many festive gatherings. Our carefully curated collection of apricot brisket recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match.

From the classic apricot-glazed brisket, a timeless favorite renowned for its tender meat and tangy glaze, to the adventurous apricot-chipotle brisket, a bold fusion of sweet and spicy, our recipes cater to every taste preference. For those seeking a traditional twist, the apricot-stuffed brisket boasts a tantalizing filling of dried apricots, aromatic herbs, and savory spices, while the apricot-brined brisket promises a moist and flavorful brisket, thanks to an overnight soak in an apricot-infused brine. And for those with a penchant for slow-cooking magic, the apricot-braised brisket emerges from a long, loving embrace in a flavorful apricot-based braising liquid, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

No matter your culinary preferences, our apricot brisket recipes are sure to impress. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring that every step is executed with precision. Detailed ingredient lists, clear instructions, and helpful tips guarantee a successful brisket-cooking experience, even for novice cooks. So, embark on this culinary adventure, explore the diverse flavors of apricot brisket, and create a dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT BRISKET



Apricot Brisket image

Serve this brisket and the fruity gravy with mashed potatoes, salad, and hot rolls.

Provided by Abby Benner

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 pounds beef brisket
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 pound dried apricots

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, brown the beef on all sides. If the brisket is too large, cut it in half first, and brown in two stages. Place the meat in a large Dutch oven with a lid.
  • Add onions to the drippings in the skillet. Saute over medium heat until the onions are beginning to brown. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes. Pour over the brisket in the Dutch oven.
  • Empty one package of dry, instant onion soup mix over the browned onions and meat. Arrange all of the apricots on top of the soup mix. Pour enough water around outside of meat, not on top, to cover the sides of brisket. Cover.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check liquid; if dish is starting to look dry, add a bit more water around meat. Cover, and cook another hour. Remove lid, and stir apricots into gravy. Leave uncovered, and cook for another hour. Stir gravy again, and add more water if the gravy is too thick. Meat should be very tender; if necessary, bake for an additional 1/2 hour. Cut across grain to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 184.6 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 56.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 549.8 mg, Sugar 41.4 g

BRISKET WITH APRICOT NECTAR



Brisket With Apricot Nectar image

And dry onion soup mix, seasoned salt, garlic and paprika. From Cooking Up Something Special, the sisterhood of Temple Beth Ahm, 1986, This was submitted by Rose Widom. I like collecting different brisket/pot roast recipes and this one sounds different. Haven't tried it yet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 -6 lb) beef brisket
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (12 ounce) can apricot nectar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
seasoning salt, to taste
paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • Season meat and put in a heavy Dutch oven, uncovered and broil 10 minutes per side until browned. Remove from oven.
  • Add the onion soup mix and nectar and cover and put back in oven at 300 degrees F. for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, according to tenderness desired.
  • Remove and allow to cool.
  • Slice meat and reheat slowly.

APRICOT BRISKET



APRICOT BRISKET image

Categories     Beef     Hanukkah

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 pounds beef brisket
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 pound dried apricots

Steps:

  • 1. In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, brown the beef on all sides. If the brisket is too large, cut it in half first, and brown in two stages. Place the meat in a large Dutch oven with a lid. 2. Add onions to the drippings in the skillet. Saute over medium heat until the onions are beginning to brown. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes. Pour over the brisket in the Dutch oven. 3. Empty one package of dry, instant onion soup mix over the browned onions and meat. Arrange all of the apricots on top of the soup mix. Pour enough water around outside of meat, not on top, to cover the sides of brisket. Cover. 4. Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check liquid; if dish is starting to look dry, add a bit more water around meat. Cover, and cook another hour. Remove lid, and stir apricots into gravy. Leave uncovered, and cook for another hour. Stir gravy again, and add more water if the gravy is too thick. Meat should be very tender; if necessary, bake for an additional 1/2 hour. Cut across grain to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality brisket: Look for a brisket that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep the meat moist during cooking.
  • Trim excess fat: Trim away any excess fat from the brisket, leaving a 1/4-inch layer of fat on the meat.
  • Use a good quality rub: The rub is what will give the brisket its flavor, so it is important to use a good quality rub. There are many different recipes for brisket rubs available online or in cookbooks.
  • Smoke the brisket over low heat: Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked over low heat for a long period of time. This will help to break down the connective tissue in the meat and make it tender.
  • Monitor the internal temperature of the brisket: The best way to tell if the brisket is done is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the brisket and cook until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the brisket rest before slicing: Once the brisket is done cooking, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat and make it more tender.

Conclusion:

Apricot brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your brisket turns out perfect every time.

Related Topics