Pesach brisket from South Carolina

Carolina to all who require – it is truly uplifting and one thing is a guarantee – all who have tried this brisket say it is succulent and sensational. With that in mind, we thank Rebbetzin Chanie for sharing and appreciate that so many mitzvot are being done behind-the-scenes at The Central Synagogue when it comes to helping our local Sydney community on a daily basis.

Rebbetzin Chanie and her mishpochah can’t wait to welcome so many from their extended Central Family for Second Night Seder – happening so soon! It will undoubtedly be an engaging, authentic and meaningful Seder experience.

In the meanwhile on the home front, give this a try – you will quickly find you will want to make it on repeat throughout the year as Rebbetzin Chanie and her inspirational sister do too!

How many common words of five or more letters can you spell using the letters in the hive?

Every answer must use the centre letter at least once. Letters may be reused in a word.

At least one Jewish word will use all seven letters.

Proper names and hyphenated words are not allowed. Score 1 point for each answer and 3 points for a Jewish word that uses all 7 letters.

Rating: 19 = Good; 23 = Excellent; 28 = Genius

INGREDIENTS

2kg brisket

Olive oil

8 cloves garlic

2 large onions, sliced 280 grams pitted prunes

½ cup Kosher le Pesach tomato ketchup

½ cup Kosher le Pesach brown sugar

½ cup Kosher le Pesach balsamic vinegar

½ cup water

METHOD

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Rub olive oil into brisket and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

In a food processor, blend all remaining ingredients – onions, garlic, prunes, ketchup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and water.

Remove brisket from the oven and pour sauce mixture over the entire brisket. Cover tightly with foil. Bake on 105°C for five hours. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Place in fridge overnight. Slice once completely chilled. Heat sliced brisket in aromatic, tangy sauce and enjoy!

If you have any Pesach-related questions or queries, call The Central Synagogue on 02 9355 4000 or email: central@centralsynagogue.com.au. For more information about The Central Synagogue’s Second Night Seder, visit www.centralsynagogue.com.au.

Yoni Glatt has published more than 1,000 crossword puzzles worldwide, from the LA Times and Boston Globe to The Jerusalem Post. He has also published two Jewish puzzle books: "Kosher Crosswords" and the sequel "More Kosher Crosswords and Word Games".

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