Bubbe's Brisket

• beef brisket↗4 -5 lbs
• bay leaf↗1
• sliced onion1 -2
• fresh ginger↗
• garlic clove↗
• yellow mustard↗
• cooking sherry↗1 cup
• pepper↗
• seasoning salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cover the bottom of a roasting pan with sliced onions, bay leaf , some garlic slivers and 1 slice of fresh ginger root.

2. 2

   Place brisket on top, tuck garlic slivers into fat if desired; cover fat side with yellow mustard, sprinkle with seasoning salt and pepper- turn over and repeat on other side.

3. 3

   Pour one cup sherry over roast and marinate until ready to cook (overnight is fine).

4. 4

   Cook at 400 degrees to brown for 20 minutes, then turn roast over (fat side up) for another 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to 300 degrees and cover.

6. 6

   Approximate cooking time is another 2 hours. Roast is done when fork comes out easily.

7. 7

   Let stand for at least 1/2 hour before slicing.

8. 8

   Return slices to gravy.

9. 9

   If desired, sliced potatoes can be added to pan 1/2 hour before meat is done.