This Jewish style brisket is my grandmother’s specialty, slow braised with carrots, onion, and pineapple (one of the two secret ingredients) for a perfectly balanced and tender brisket.
I write a lot on this blog about my Italian heritage, but as my tagline says, I’m actually both Italian and Jewish; Italian from my dad’s side and Jewish from my mom’s. I’ve actually done a few Italian-Jewish blend recipes (like these rosemary latkes and this pesto babka) but today I’m pulling out a recipe that strictly comes from my mom’s side of the family: my grandmother (Nana’s) Jewish style brisket. I have incredibly fond memories of going to her house for Jewish holidays and feasting upon this incredibly tender and flavorful brisket. And since she’s reached an age where she’s not cooking so much anymore, she’s passed a lot of her recipes down to my brother and I so that we can still continue to enjoy her cuisine.
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