Slow Cooker Garlic Braised Brisket

Slow Cooker Garlic Braised Brisket

from BHG Special Interest Slow Cooker

Ingredients:

For the brisket:

• 1 4 – 5 lbs beef brisket
• Salt and pepper
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 30 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 1/2 teas dried basil
• 2 loaves fresh baguette-style bread
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

For the Gremolata:

• 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
• 2 teas lemon zest
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation:

Trim fat from meat, cut in half if needed to place in slow cooker, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Arrange in the slow cooker with onions, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, rosemary sprig, and basil. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.

Carefully transfer meat to a cutting board, cover and let rest for at least 15 minutes.

Remove the onions from the slow cooker and set in a bowl; Cover and set aside.

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Slice the bread in half and brush the insides with the melted butter. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden.

Make the gremolata be combining the parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl.

Slice the brisket against the grain and arrange slices over the bread with onions and some of the gremolata sprinkled on top.

*I also served this with diced sweet and hot peppers.