Easy Cranberry Sweet and Sour Brisket

Tender, juicy, and bursting with sweet-and-tangy flavors, this Easy Cranberry Sweet and Sour Brisket is the ultimate comfort food centerpiece for any family dinner or holiday feast. This recipe combines the rich, slow-cooked goodness of a perfectly seared beef brisket with a vibrant sauce made from crushed cranberry sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar. Infused with aromatic thyme, garlic, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, the dish is slow-braised in a Dutch oven until melt-in-your-mouth perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an inviting 4-hour oven roast, this one-pot wonder rewards your efforts with a deeply flavorful, tender brisket that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Make your meals unforgettable with this sweet and sour twist on a classic braised brisket!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef brisket
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 14 ounces crushed canned whole cranberry sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2

Season the brisket generously on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the brisket for about 4-5 minutes per side until well-browned. Remove the brisket and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium. Thinly slice the yellow onion and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add the onions to the pot and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture into the pot with the onions and bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Nestle the seared brisket back into the pot, making sure it is mostly submerged in the sauce. Add the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaf on top.

Step 7

Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook the brisket for 4 hours, basting with the sauce every hour, until it is fork-tender.

Step 8

Remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the sauce.

Step 9

Serve the brisket with the sweet and sour cranberry sauce spooned over the top. Pair it with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2516.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4381.8

Total Fat 190.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.2g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 7889.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 257.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 205.9g
Protein 405.5g	0%

Vitamin D 108.9IU	0%
Calcium 297.2mg	0%
Iron 41.7mg	0%
Potassium 4755.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 23.6%