Sheldon wrote:
>
> On Oct 25, 5:54?pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> > Finally got a chilly day. I picked up a brisket at Costco and
> > tomorrow night it's dinner thanks to Kay Hartman's Aunt Irene.
> >
> > I have Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in the house. Wonder if I should
> > pick up some Sam Adam's Octoberfest to use instead.
> >
> > Aunt Irene's Brisket
> >
> > 1 4-pound beef brisket
> > Kosher salt
> > Pepper
> > 1 onion, thinly sliced into half moons
> > 1/2 cup ketchup
> > 1/2 cup prepared chile sauce
> > 3 tablespoons brown sugar
> > 6 cloves garlic, minced
> > 1 12-ounce bottle beer
> >
> > Salt and pepper both sides of the meat. Place beef in a roasting pan.
> > Cover with onion. Combine ketchup, chile sauce, brown sugar, garlic,
> > and beer. Pour mixture over meat. Cover securely with foil. Bake at
> > 300 degrees F for 3 to 4 hours. When the meat is tender, remove foil
> > and bake uncovered for an additional 35 to 40 minutes. Chill the
> > brisket separately from the gravy. Puree the gravy while hot.
>
> Instead of beer a bottle of gingerale is better
>
> Sheldon

Using ginger ale does make a subtle difference, and it's good too
Try it with pork, too.

Sky

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