Roast brisket of beef

Try a hearty, traditional brisket for the High Holy Days. This recipe is simple and practically cooks itself, letting the home chef focus on the many side dishes!

Portions: 25

Portion Size: 6 oz. cooked portion of beef

Ingredients:

12.5 lbs. beef brisket

1 T. garlic powder

1 T. salt

2 tsp. ground ginger

2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

3 garlic cloves, halved

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 quart sherry

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup potato starch or flour

1 large onion, sliced

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 325º F.

• Combine garlic powder, salt, ginger, pepper and garlic clove halves and rub into meat.

• Sear meat in hot skillet with the vegetable oil.

• Place in a roasting pan, adding sherry, ketchup, brown sugar, potato starch and sliced onion.

• Roast in 325º F. oven for 2 ½ to 3 hours, until tender. (Internal temperature must reach a minimum of 165º F.)