Sephardic Brisket Recipe

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Sephardic Brisket
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Soak the chiles in lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Seed them, remove the stems, chop the flesh into tiny pieces, and set aside.
  2. Season the brisket with salt and pepper to taste and dredge with flour. Heat the oil in a heavy roasting pan just large enough to hold the brisket snugly and brown the brisket on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
  3. In the same pan, over medium heat, add the onions and ginger and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are transparent. Add the reserved chiles and deglaze with the orange juice. Reduce the liquid by half. Add the brisket and enough stock or water to cover the meat. Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Place in the oven and cook, uncovered, until the brisket is tender, about 3 hours, turning at 30-minute intervals.
  4. Transfer the brisket to a platter. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf from the liquid and pour it into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. If the sauce is too thin or not flavorful enough, reduce in a pan over medium heat. Cool the meat and the sauce separately, then cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  5. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. In a large bowl, steep the tea bags in the water to make a strong tea. Discard the bags. Put the prunes and apricots in the tea to plump for about 30 minutes, then drain them. Meanwhile, slice the brisket against the grain and place the slices in a pan. Remove the congealed fat and pour the sauce over the brisket. Add the fruit to the sauce, cover the pan with aluminum foil, and heat the brisket in the oven until hot, about 45 minutes. Check the seasonings before serving.
  6. From The Brisket Book: A Love Story with Recipes by Stephanie Pierson. Copyright © 2011 by Stephanie Pierson. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 621.6 Kcal (2603 kJ)
Calories from fat 279.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.08g 48%
Cholesterol 144.72mg 48%
Sodium 139.29mg 6%
Potassium 1226.93mg 26%
Total Carbs 54.2g 18%
Sugars 37.38g 150%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g 24%
Protein 35.1g 70%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 36%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 67.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.14 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.76g 48%
Cholesterol 45.43mg 48%
Sodium 43.73mg 6%
Potassium 385.17mg 26%
Total Carbs 17.01g 18%
Sugars 11.73g 150%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 24%
Protein 11.02g 70%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 36%
Iron 1.2mg 21%
Calcium 21.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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