Sliced braised brisket with cooked onions on a wooden cutting board garnished with parsley alongside two glasses of red wine and plates of vegetables in the background

Braised Brisket with Sweet Onions and Dried Fruit

Name: Braised Brisket with Sweet Onions | Thermador Recipes
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle; 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black; Pepper; 4 pounds brisket, first cut; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, sliced thin; 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup dried apricots, minced; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup chopped dried applesalt; Pepper

Imagine a humble cut turned into glossy, fork‑tender perfection—this Braised Brisket recipe shows you how. A quick, flavorful sear followed by slow-braising in a fragrant mix of stock, wine and aromatics softens the beef brisket into melt‑in‑your‑mouth slices, while your Thermador range gives you the precise, steady heat needed for even simmering and consistent results. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a holiday centerpiece, this beef brisket recipe yields a rich pan sauce that’s worth spooning over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables or thick slices of bread.

Ingredients

6-8 servings:

For the Rub Spices:

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle

1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black

Pepper

For the Brisket:

4 pounds brisket, first cut

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large sweet onion, sliced thin

1 can diced or crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup dried apricots, minced

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup chopped dried applesalt

Pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the rub spices: brown sugar, granulated garlic, ground mustard, paprika, ground chipotle, sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large large dutch oven on medium-high heat. Sear each side of the brisket till a crust forms, about 3–4 minutes on each side.

Step 3

Remove brisket from the dutch oven pot, then add the onions, can of tomatoes, apricots, raisins and dried apple to the same pot. Bring the sauce to a low boil.

Step 4

Place the brisket back into the pot with the sauce and make sure the brisket is covered in the sauce. Place the cover back on the dutch oven pot and transfer to the oven.

Step 5

Bake the brisket for about 3 hours or until the tender. When finished cooking, remove the brisket from the sauce and cover with foil to let rest for about 5 minutes.