Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots
Servings: 8
Dinner

This Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/miriyam-glazer You'll need to start marinating the meat at least a day ahead. It can be cooked up to 2 days in advance of serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 4 1/2- to 5 1/2-pound flat-cut (first-cut) brisket, well-trimmed
  • 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 24 whole dried apricots, divided
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 Turkish bay leaves
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon matzo cake meal
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Stir first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange brisket in large roasting pan; spread spice mixture evenly over both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat broiler. Uncover brisket. Broil until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Turn brisket fat side up in pan.
  3. Set oven temperature to 325 °F. Sprinkle leeks, onion, 12 apricots, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves around brisket. Pour wine over. Cover pan with heavy-duty foil and bake brisket until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover; cool 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Transfer brisket to work surface. Pour juices into large measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Thinly slice brisket across grain on slight diagonal; overlap slices in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 cup degreased pan juices over brisket; cover with foil. Stir reserved 1 tablespoon fat and matzo cake meal in medium saucepan over medium heat 3 minutes. Add remaining degreased pan juices; add remaining 12 apricots. Simmer until sauce thickens and boils, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover brisket and sauce separately and chill.) Rewarm covered brisket in 350 °F oven 30 minutes or 45 minutes if chilled. Rewarm sauce over low heat.
  5. Sprinkle brisket with cilantro and serve with sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spiced Brisket with Leeks and Dried Apricots recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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