Name: Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 4 1/2- to 5 1/2-pound flat-cut (first-cut) brisket, well-trimmed; 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 24 whole dried apricots, divided; 10 garlic cloves, peeled; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 Turkish bay leaves; 2 cups dry red wine; 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal; Chopped fresh cilantro

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Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried ApricotsMaren Caruso

You'll need to start marinating the meat at least a day ahead. It can be cooked up to 2 days in advance of serving.

Market tip:

Kosher-for-Passover products and ingredients are available seasonally in supermarkets.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 4 1/2- to 5 1/2-pound flat-cut (first-cut) brisket, well-trimmed

2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

24 whole dried apricots, divided

10 garlic cloves, peeled

6 sprigs fresh thyme

2 Turkish bay leaves

2 cups dry red wine

1 tablespoon matzo cake meal

Chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 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.
Step 2
Preheat broiler. Uncover brisket. Broil until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Turn brisket fat side up in pan.
Step 3
Set oven temperature to 325°F. Sprinkle leeks, onion, 12 apricots, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves around brisket. 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.
Step 4
Transfer brisket to work surface. 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. 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.
Step 5
Sprinkle brisket with cilantro and serve with sauce.

Recipe notes

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