Peanut Free Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Total time3 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 30 min

5.0

(24)

Few things are more satisfying than a deeply tender brisket that fills the kitchen with the warm, sweet-savory scent of apple cider, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. This braise builds serious flavor from the ground up — a turmeric-and-ginger rub, a hard sear in coconut oil, and a braising liquid made from unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, honey, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon. The result is fall-apart beef with a sauce that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of peanuts and peanut-derived ingredients from start to finish — no swaps or substitutions needed. The vegetables — onion, carrots, and celery — braise right alongside the meat, soaking up all that cider-herb goodness until they're meltingly soft and deeply savory. Sliced against the grain and spooned with the pan juices, this is the kind of centerpiece dish that earns serious compliments at the table. It's equally at home on a Sunday dinner rotation or a holiday spread.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the brisket

3 lb beef brisket (flat cut), trimmed of excess fat
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp coconut oil

For the braise

1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ cups unfiltered apple cider (not hard cider)
1 ½ cups bone broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp honey
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the brisket completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the brisket.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the brisket fat-side down and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until deep golden brown and releasing easily from the pot. Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes until browned. Transfer the brisket to a plate and set aside.

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