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Agnes's Pearls Lager Braised Brisket

Name: Agnes's Pearls Lager Braised Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef brisket; 2 cups lager beer; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

This recipe nods to Agnes's preference for lager, highlighting her complex relationship with alcohol, which plays a significant role in her life and the novel's exploration of addiction.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 3 hoursServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 cups lager beer
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 300°F.
2
Season the brisket with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown the brisket on all sides.
4
Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
5
Pour in the lager and bring to a simmer.
6