Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots

Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots
45 min.
8
894kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds! Our Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots is a harmonious blend of savory and sweet, delivering a robust flavor profile that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or a festive lunch. With its beautifully tender brisket, infused with a symphony of spices and complemented by the subtle sweetness of dried apricots, it’s a meal that truly stands out.

This recipe is not only dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also brings the warm and comforting essence of home-cooked meals to your table. Imagine the rich aromas wafting through your kitchen as you slowly cook the brisket to perfection, allowing the savory ingredients to meld together beautifully. The addition of leeks and onions enhances the dish’s depth, while the splash of dry red wine elevates the flavor to new heights.

What’s more, this delectable brisket can be prepared ahead and easily reheated, making it an ideal option for busy chefs looking to impress. Each bite is a delightful exploration of flavors, leaving your guests craving more. So grab your apron and get ready to create a dish that will be remembered long after the last slice has been served!

Ingredients

  • 24  apricots dried whole divided
  • teaspoons coarse kosher salt 
  • cups cooking wine dry red
  • 4.5 pound flat-cut brisket (first-cut)
  • servings cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • sprigs thyme leaves fresh
  • 10  garlic cloves peeled
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground coriander 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 2.5 tablespoons honey 
  • medium leeks white green sliced ( and pale parts only)
  • tablespoon matzo cake meal 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • medium onion chopped
  •  turkish bay leaf 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • measuring cup
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Stir first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange brisket in large roasting pan; spread spice mixture evenly over both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat broiler. Uncover brisket. Broil until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Turn brisket fat side up in pan.
  3. Set oven temperature to 325°F.
  4. Sprinkle leeks, onion, 12 apricots, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves around brisket.
  5. Pour wine over. Cover pan with heavy-duty foil and bake brisket until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover; cool 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Transfer brisket to work surface.
  7. Pour juices into large measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Thinly slice brisket across grain on slight diagonal; overlap slices in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 cup degreased pan juices over brisket; cover with foil. Stir reserved 1 tablespoon fat and matzo cake meal in medium saucepan over medium heat 3 minutes.
  8. Add remaining degreased pan juices; add remaining 12 apricots. Simmer until sauce thickens and boils, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover brisket and sauce separately and chill.) Rewarm covered brisket in 350°F oven 30 minutes or 45 minutes if chilled. Rewarm sauce over low heat.
  9. Sprinkle brisket with cilantro and serve with sauce.
  10. Kosher-for-Passover products and ingredients are available seasonally in supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories894kcal
Protein11.82%
Fat7.36%
Carbs80.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.58
Glycemic Load
141.26
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.206086822178%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
15.74mg
Peonidin
1.11mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
0.7mg
Kaempferol
0.7mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
3.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:893.89kcal
44.69%
Fat:6.95g
10.69%
Saturated Fat:0.96g
6.02%
Carbohydrates:171.68g
57.23%
Net Carbohydrates:163.1g
59.31%
Sugar:19.73g
21.92%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1958.03mg
85.13%
Alcohol:6.3g
100%
Alcohol %:2.03%
100%
Protein:25.1g
50.21%
Manganese:1.59mg
79.59%
Vitamin B1:0.72mg
48%
Fiber:8.58g
34.33%
Vitamin B3:6.31mg
31.57%
Iron:5.26mg
29.22%
Phosphorus:287.25mg
28.72%
Copper:0.57mg
28.59%
Calcium:267.79mg
26.78%
Vitamin A:1285.75IU
25.72%
Magnesium:86.71mg
21.68%
Folate:81.52µg
20.38%
Potassium:682.18mg
19.49%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.17%
Zinc:2.4mg
16.02%
Vitamin K:14.24µg
13.56%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.25%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.22%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.82%
Vitamin C:6.45mg
7.82%
Selenium:1.97µg
2.81%
Source:Epicurious