BRAISED FLANKEN WITH POMEGRANATE
I'd always thought that flanken was specific to boiled beef or soup. But a little research divulged that the brawny cut is hugely popular in braises (and pot-roasting is arguably the same as braising), especially in Germany, Austria and Hungary. It also shines in Asian cuisines, particularly Korean, in which it's seared and served rare. Arthur Schwartz, in his book "Jewish Home Cooking" (Ten Speed Press, 2008), extols the virtues of flanken. He points out that it's from the same part of the animal as short ribs, cut across rather than along the bones. But while short ribs have achieved culinary stardom and high prices, flanken remains cheap and obscure. And just as tasty.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season meat generously all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear meat in batches until dark golden, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer meat to a platter.
- Add oil to pan and sauté carrots, celery, leeks, garlic and shallot until vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes; season lightly with salt and pepper. Add pomegranate juice and wine, and cook, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Return meat to pot. Liquid should reach halfway up sides of meat. If not, add a little more stock or water.
- Cover pot and transfer to oven. Cook, turning meat every 30 minutes until fork tender, about 2 hours.
- If you have time, let meat cool and chill overnight. The next day, remove fat from surface, then reheat over low heat. Stir in the pomegranate molasses if using, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 982, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of meat. I think it would be great with beef or lamb.
anwar khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pomegranate juice.
Malik Tahir Ismail
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of braised meat, but this recipe changed my mind. The flanken was so delicious and flavorful.
Victor Chiemerie
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.
Rana saleem
[email protected]I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The meat was so tender and flavorful.
Fight toys
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make braised meat dish.
Tanu Sree
[email protected]I served the flanken with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was a perfect meal.
Javed Afzal
[email protected]The flanken was so tender and juicy. It fell apart easily with a fork.
MD AKTARUL ISLAM
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky eater son ate it all up.
Abdifatah Duceysane
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.
Casey Thompson
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the pomegranate would taste with the flanken, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.
Bradley Tolbert
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the flanken turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make braised meat dish.
Richard Anderson
[email protected]The pomegranate sauce was the perfect complement to the flanken. It added a beautiful color and flavor to the dish.
Baz
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious the flanken was.
behdad mdh
[email protected]This braised flanken with pomegranate recipe was an absolute delight! The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the pomegranate sauce added a wonderful sweet and tangy flavor.