• Apple cider brisket has a delicious autumnal flavour to it, and it’s perfect for a chilly night. One of the nine beef primal cuts, brisket becomes wonderfully tender when cooked for a while. This yummy meat is sure to melt in your mouth. 

    Apple cider brisket

    Serves: 8
    Cooking Time: 4 hrs

    Ingredients

    • 2,2kg piece brisket
    • 375ml (1½ cups) apple cider
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 125ml (½ cup) honey
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) soya sauce

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat the oven to 150°C.

    2

    Place the brisket in a roasting pan. Pour over the apple cider and season. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3 hours. Do not open the foil during this time.

    3

    Remove the brisket from the oven and turn the grill to a low heat.

    4

    Stir the honey and soya sauce together in a small bowl.

    5

    Place the brisket under the preheated grill, turning frequently and basting with the honey sauce mix, 30 minutes.

    6

    Allow the brisket to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with your favourite sauce or gravy.