Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 1/2 pound) first-cut brisket, with "fat cap" (do not trim)
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus for brisket
Freshly ground black pepper
6 medium yellow onions, cut into thin wedges with root end attached
1 1/2 cups sweet vermouth
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 medium carrots, peeled, and cut into thirds (14
ounces)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Heat the oil a large, heavy bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat until beginning to
smoke. Season the brisket generously with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Place fat side
down in the Dutch oven and cook until brown on all sides, about 8 to10 minutes. Transfer
the meat to a plate and set aside.

Discard about half the fat, then add the onions and cook over medium heat until browned
and tender, about 10 minutes. Pour in the vermouth and cook until reduced by about half.
Nestle the brisket into the onions fat side up, add the broth; bring to a simmer and bake,
covered, until the brisket is fork tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Uncover, scatter the
carrots around the brisket and cook until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes more.
Transfer the brisket to a cutting board, cut the fat off the top and thinly slice the meat
across the grain. Return the meat to the braising liquid and serve immediately or, cool to
room temperature in the sauce, cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve reheat
in the sauce.

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