Best 10 Sweet And Sour Brisket Sauerkraut Is The Secret Recipes

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Experience a delightful culinary journey with our Sweet and Sour Brisket with Sauerkraut, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish, steeped in tradition, combines the richness of beef brisket with the tangy-sweet sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Served alongside tangy and savory sauerkraut, this brisket dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to suit your preferences. The Asian-Inspired Sweet and Sour Brisket adds a touch of oriental flavors with the use of hoisin sauce and ginger, while the Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Brisket offers a convenient hands-off approach for busy home cooks. And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Sauerkraut provides a meatless alternative with all the deliciousness of the original dish.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice cooks. Whether you're a seasoned kitchen pro or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRISKET IN SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE



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Brisket is the Zelig of the kitchen. It takes on the character of whoever cooks it. In the early part of the 20th century, when ''The Settlement Cook Book'' reigned supreme in American Jewish households, recipes for savory briskets of beef with sauerkraut, cabbage or lima beans were the norm. As tastes became more exotic, cranberry or barbecue sauce, root beer, lemonade and even sake worked their way into recipes. Here, Coca-Cola is the secret ingredient, along with ginger. The result is sublime and the dish only improves if it's cooked a day in advance of serving it. However, you can prepare and serve it the same day, if you'd like, though you may want to use a fat separator to strain the fat from the finished sauce. Several readers commented that the original cooking time and temperature on the recipe (3 hours, including 1 hour uncovered, at 350 degrees) was inaccurate. We've retested and adjusted the recipe, so the brisket now cooks for 5 to 6 hours, covered, at 325 degrees. Please also note that this recipe is not kosher for Passover.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 first-cut brisket, 6 to 7 pounds, rinsed and patted thoroughly dry
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into chunks
6 large cloves garlic
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups Coca-Cola or ginger ale
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Let meat stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place everything but the soda, olive oil and brisket into a food processor, and process with steel blade until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and whisk in soda and olive oil.
  • Place brisket, fat side up, into a heavy baking pan just large enough to hold it, and pour sauce over it. Cover tightly and bake for 3 hours. Turn brisket over, cover pan, and bake 2 to 3 hours more or until fork-tender. Cool, cover brisket and refrigerate overnight in cooking pan.
  • The next day, transfer brisket to a cutting board, cut off fat and slice with a sharp knife against grain, to desired thickness. Set meat aside. Remove any congealed fat from sauce and bring to a boil on top of stove.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Taste sauce to see if it needs reducing. If so, boil it down for a few minutes or as needed. Return meat to sauce and warm in oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 575, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 622 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JEWISH STYLE SWEET AND SOUR BRISKET



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This is the best brisket you will ever taste. No matter who comes for dinner, they always make sure that I'll be making this brisket. It is a very traditional dish for Rosh Hashanah and Passover but it certainly is a winner any time of the year for anyone who loves very tender beef.

Provided by Louise

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 11h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds beef brisket
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
½ cup white vinegar
2 onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat brisket in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on all sides. Stir in water, ketchup, vinegar, onions, garlic, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until tender, turning brisket occasionally, 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Remove brisket and allow to cool before slicing the meat against the grain. Place brisket slices in a 9x13 inch baking pan or large platter and pour gravy on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove any excess fat and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1019.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

SWEET AND SOUR BRISKET



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 3-pound beef brisket, first-cut or flat-half cut, trimmed of any excess fat
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, cut in 1/2, then thinly sliced into 1/2 moons
3 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce, preferably no salt added
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/3 cup raisins
5 black peppercorns
1 allspice berry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Pat the brisket dry and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or braising pot. Sear the brisket until it is browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook the onion, stirring a few times, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, broth, brown sugar, 1/3 cup of the vinegar, the raisins, peppercorns and allspice and stir to combine well. Bring the mixture to a boil, return the brisket and any accumulated juices to the pot, spoon some of the tomato-vinegar mixture over the brisket, cover tightly and transfer to the oven. Cook until the brisket is fork tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove the brisket from the oven, transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes or, if serving later, cover and refrigerate the meat and sauce for several hours or overnight. When you are ready to serve, cut the meat against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar into the warm sauce. Return the sliced brisket to the sauce until heated through, then serve.
  • Yield: 10 servings, serving size: 4-ounces brisket plus 3 tablespoons of sauce

SWEET AND SOUR BRISKET (SAUERKRAUT IS THE SECRET)



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My friend, Amy, made this for dinner and I absconded with the recipe! It was great. Tangy and a bit different. The tomatoes made it look nice too! This recipe is from a cookbook called Kosher By Design.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut, partly drained
5 lbs beef brisket
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, peeled
1 (16 ounce) box dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put brisket in a baking pan.
  • Pour the sauerkraut over the brisket.
  • Add the tomatoes with their liquid.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 3 hours.

SWEET AND SOUR SAUERKRAUT



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A wonderful twist on sauerkraut. A great side dish that goes with so many dishes. I do cut back on the brown sugar. I think it's a little too sweet with the whole cup.

Provided by cookin-ez

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (27 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels and saute the onion in the drippings.
  • Stir in the sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and the bacon. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 702.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 24.6, Protein 2.2

SWEET AND SOUR BRISKET



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Here's one dish that never gets old in our house. Tender and juicy, with a great sweet and sour twist. We'd eat it every night if we could! -Jolie Albertazzie, Moreno Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, raisins, brown sugar, lemon juice and garlic. Pour half into a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Transfer to slow cooker. Top with remaining tomato mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove brisket to a serving platter and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Serve with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RED SAUERKRAUT



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I have converted many a sauerkraut hater with this dish. Wonderfully sweet and sour--tastes great served with any kind of sausage or pork. Leftovers heat up great.

Provided by Mona1397

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut (undrained)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup catsup
5 slices bacon (chopped)

Steps:

  • Brown bacon in a heavy dutch oven.
  • Add rest of ingredients and simmer slowly for 1 hour.
  • Stir often.

SWEET-AND-SOUR KRAUT



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Folks who aren't fond of the "sour" in sauerkraut will enjoy this vacation sweetened with brown sugar and priced at 29 cents a serving. "This side dish sounds strange, but it's really good-even cold," assures Margery Bryan of Moses Lake, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in the drippings until tender. , Stir in sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and bacon. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUERKRAUT



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Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spice     Oktoberfest     Vegan     Cabbage     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
10 whole allspice, crushed
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 pound packaged sauerkraut, rinsed well and drained

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Increase heat to moderate, then add cumin and allspice and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (including juice), brown sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes, 10 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SOUR BRISKET



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When Sarah Carey, our editorial director of food and entertaining, was a kid, holiday visits to her grandparents' house often included her grandma's sweet-and-sour version of classic beef brisket. She recreated it from memory, one bite at a time, using three key ingredients: Chili sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Brisket Recipes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 to 4 pounds beef brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon safflower oil
2 onions, thinly sliced (4 cups)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz) or ketchup
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
4 large carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place brisket in a large, heavy-bottomed roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high; add onions, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, chili sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil.
  • Place roasting pan over two burners; pour in broth mixture and return to a boil. Cover pan with parchment-lined foil and roast in oven 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees; roast 1 hour, 15 minutes more. Add carrots and potatoes and continue roasting, uncovered, tossing vegetables occasionally, 1 hour. Baste meat with pan juices and continue to roast, basting and tossing vegetables occasionally, until meat is tender but not falling apart, and potatoes and carrots are cooked, about 1 hour more.
  • Transfer brisket to a cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes, then slice and serve with sauce, vegetables, and parsley.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a chuck roast or brisket that is at least 3 pounds.
  • Sear the meat in a hot skillet before braising it to develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sauerkraut mixture, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to the sauerkraut mixture to brighten the flavor.
  • Serve the sweet and sour brisket with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour brisket recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of sweet and sour flavors is sure to please everyone at the table, and the sauerkraut adds a tangy, savory note that takes this dish over the top. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook brisket, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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