Dr Pepper Braised Brisket

What you'll need: A high-walled baking dish and an oven… also:

• A piece of brisket
• A couple onions
• A couple carrots
• A couple celery stalks
• A few garlic cloves (or more… more is fine)
• Some fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
• A spoon of peppercorns
• Enough chicken stock and Dr Pepper to cover, in equal parts
• A splash of red wine if you have it

1. 1. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and put it in the baking dish. Arrange all the vegetables and herbs around it.
2. 2. Cover everything with equal parts chicken stock and Dr Pepper. Add the wine.
3. 3. Braise at 350°F for 3 - 4 hours. Check after an hour and a half. You’re looking for that fork-tender feeling.
4. 4. Let the meat sit in the liquid overnight. Next day, remove the meat, strain the sauce, slice, and serve.