Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa:
2 uncooked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium-size white onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) beef brisket, trimmed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10-12 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1. Place bacon and onion in a 6- to 8-qt. slow cooker. Stir together salt and pepper; sprinkle over all sides of brisket. Place brisket in slow cooker.
2. Process broth and next 7 ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds or until smooth; pour mixture over brisket. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or until brisket is fork-tender. Transfer brisket to a 9- x 13-inch baking dish; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
3. Pour sauce through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Stir in vinegar.
4. Coarsely chop brisket; spoon over warm tortillas. Drizzle with sauce, and top with Crunchy Summer Salsa.
Crunchy Summer Salsa:
1 cup diced fresh peaches
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded (if desired) and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Stir together peaches, cucumber, jalapeño pepper, minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
From: Myrecipes.com