Brasato al Barolo - Tender Beef Braised in Red Wine

Today we're making Brasato al Barolo. Actually, we will use a much less expensive wine known as Barbera which will save you quite a bit, but feel free to use Barolo if you like. This is a tender delicious beef dish that is best served over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.

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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS

Marinate the beef
1 6-pound (2750g) brisket flat
1 large onion - diced
2 ribs celery - diced
2 large carrots - diced
4 cloves garlic - minced
1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
2 cups (480g) low-sodium beef broth
1 large cinnamon stick
10 whole juniper berries
3 large bay leaves
10 large sage leaves
5 sprigs rosemary
3 cloves

Sear the beef and braise
2 tablespoons (28g) olive oil
1/4 pound (115g) pancetta diced
2 1/2 tablespoons (25g) Diamond kosher salt or 1 3/4 tablespoons Morton's kosher salt
2 teaspoons (5g) black pepper
1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour to dredge only, discard excess
1/2 cup (120g) dry Marsala
2 tablespoons (28g) butter cubed
salt and pepper to taste, for final sauce

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[jennifert]

I appreciate how you always look out for the budget! Thank you. That goes a long way with me. I can’t afford to be a food

[loriroth]

If you can’t afford a handheld blender, use a regular blender.
He does make suggestions about what wines you can use or not use. Stop busting his chops.
Make his recipe’s the way you like or don’t.
He’s great! And! I love his recipe’s.

[anne-spcl]

Nebbiolo, which is the grape that goes into Barolo & Barbaresco, can be found throughout the general region of the Langhe ( the bigger region that includes both of the killer B's) Nebbiolo della Langhe is a whole lot cheaper than the B's. You can also find some Nebbiolo from the region of Valtellina. The biggest producer there is Nino Negri. They have great wines at many price points. I hope this helps you be "traditional" without breaking the bank.

[MichaelSorensen-blec]

Thank you for saying what I have been saying for years, you don't need to use an expensive wine for cooking. You drink the good stuff, use cask wine for cooking, otherwise you are wasting your hard earned cash. Looks great, I'll make this recipe on the weekend!

[jimk]

You have made my cooking so simple. Your approach cuts through a lot of the bs. Looks fantastic. Thank you

[brunomacedo]

I have posted before and I will say again. This guy can cook and he knows what he is talking about ! This is better then restaurant quality 👌 ❤ home made with love. Keep that grateful work! I wacht your videos with 🙏... regards from Amsterdam. HOLLAND 🇳🇱.

[herbabbott]

You are unbelievable, I love your personality, your several humor, and your love for your family, and your recipes are unbelievable…. I can’t thank you enough.

[Gravy]

My husband would absolutely adore this, and I’ve always been nervous about trying to do a brisket. You’ve made it look super easy! Time-consuming, no doubt, but not all at once. I’m gonna give it a whirl. Thank you!

[jeanniebrooks]

Great recipe! I love all the attention to detail so we know all the tricks to make it come out perfectly!
You always do lovely meals that are very family style but elevated and made with good techniques and quality ingredients.

[slyborg]

What a process! Fun to see how things are done. Good texture comment by Tara.

[cretracks]

This recipe far exceeded my expectations, it was outstanding! I had a 9 lb brisket in the freezer and used that with no issues. I also found an inexpensive Barolo at Costco, around $20. I only marinated for about 12 hours, but the brisket and the sauce were out of this world good. The 9 lb brisket only took 4 hours in the oven. I also made the creamy polenta to go along with the dish. Our brains fell out on the floor it was so good. Thanks again for a great recipe.

[wasanjajou]

Love the recipes you share! Love your no fuss manner & all the options/variations you provide & that it's a family affair. Hope you and your channel continue to grow by leaps and bounds!🇨🇦❤🇺🇸

[StarTraveler]

Picked up that cordless blender after seeing you use it the first time. Works great !! Going to make this over the weekend !

[eddiewilson]

Thank you so much for sharing this video and it's nothing like good tasting food ❤!

[amywedekind]

We tested this last weekend with a small brisket chunk and it was absolutely delicious! We are hosting Christmas dinner this year and my family is going to love this! We wanted to do something different. I love that we can make this the day before and have it ready to heat up. I really love your videos…all your tips and different options for ingredients and techniques are so helpful! Happy Holidays!

[Excalibur]

Love your videos, always enjoy looking at the food you've prepared

[HyperactiveNeuron]

So the -½ was about the authentic recipe. That's totally fair. I 100% agree with Tara. This looks fantastic. Love brisket.

[DS-xlro]

Nice vid. Definitely a labor of love to make this. looks delicious.

[Bosch]

Just in time. I now know what I'm making for thanksgiving!!! Thank you.

[agentsculder]

My family has made a similar recipe with chuck for Christmas. Recipes like this are great for the holidays. They take time, but really aren't a lot of work so you're able to spend more time with guests.