Cooking with Beer

Dinner tonight was simply sandwiches.  Brisket sandwiches.  I followed a recipe from a small cookbook entitled Cooking With Beer by Publications International.  The recipe name for this particular sandwich caught my attention.  'Best Beef Brisket Sandwich Ever'.  I've had beef brisket before, but I wanted to see if this was the best, as proclaimed.

Here's the slow cooker recipe so you can judge for yourself.

Best Beef Brisket Sandwich Ever
Makes 10 to 12 servings


1 beef brisket (about 3 pounds)
2 cups apple cider, divided
1 head garlic, cloves separated, slightly crushed and peeled
2 Tbls. who peppercorns
1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme or 2 Tbls. dried thyme leaves
1 Tbls. mustard seed
1 Tbls. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp ground allspice
2-4 whole cloves
1 bottle (12 oz.) dark beer
10 to 12 sourdough sandwich rolls.

Place brisket, 1/2 cup cider and all spices in a resealable plastic food storage bag, seal. (note:  squish it around to coat the meat).   Refrigerate; marinate overnight.

Next Day:  place brisket and marinade in slow cooker.  Add the remaining 1-1/2 cups apple cider and beer.

Cover; cook on low 10 hours or until brisket is tender.  Strain sauce; pour over meat.  Slice brisket and place on sandwich rolls.

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I have to say, this was very tasty.  I did add lettuce, tomato and gruyere cheese to mine...with a little added sauce poured on top.

My son chose to have his in a wrap, meat and sauce only.  If his plate is clean, I know I scored.
Little man's comment 'I love it mom!'

Ms. S. also had hers in a wrap, with lettuce, tomato and fresh mozzerella, where she proceeded to unwrap it, but still ate the contents.  Her comment:  'this is so good!' (apparently without the wrap).

With that being said, it is delicious with or without the sandwich part.  I think it would be pretty awesome with a side of mashed spuds and a veggie.