Name: Nach Waxman's Brisket of Beef
Yield: Serves 1012
Ingredients: 1 (6-pound) first-cut beef brisket, trimmed so that a thin layer of fat remains; All-purpose flour, for dusting; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons corn oil; 8 medium onions, peeled and thickly sliced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; Kosher salt; 2 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered; 1 carrot, peeled and trimmed

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Nach Waxman's Brisket of BeefRoger Sherman

This is the go-to recipe for knowledgeable brisket lovers. Who then share it with others. Who share it with—perhaps—the Obamas and other notable families. So warm and welcoming, the secret is what Nach did way before anyone else: slice the meat midway through cooking. If you serve this the day after you make it, reheat, covered, for about 1 hour in a 325°F oven.

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