Foodie Friday~Israel

Foodie Friday- Jewish Style

    

Our family started a new tradition a while back that we call Foodie Friday.  Each week whoevers turn it is gets to pick a country or culture or theme.  We take turns by age.  So yes, I got to go first.  We cook new recipes, try new ingredients and learn A LOT along the way!  As we're cooking and preparing, we talk about the country, look things up we didn't know and before we eat we pray for their country.  Missionaries that may be there, struggles the people have, their government, and for those that can be a light of Jesus' love to be able to shine bright.
This week, hubby's choice was Jewish culture.  We found as we did some research that it really depends on what region they're in as to what they traditionally eat.  Our final menu choices this week were Beef Brisket, Matzah Ball Soup, Israeli Salad, and Cheese Blintzes.  We also tried our best to make sure the meal was kosher.
The Beef Brisket recipe is actually Gregg's grandma, Patty Grandma's recipe. Boy, could she cook! This brisket takes three days. You smell that aroma and your mouth waters for three days. It's been known to turn a vegetarian.  It should probably be a secret but I'm feeling generous.
     2-3 lbs of beef brisket
     liquid smoke
     1/2 cup ketchup
     1/2 barbeque sauce
     2 tbl Worcestershire sauce
     salt and pepper to taste
Day 1: Sprinkle both sides of the brisket with the liquid smoke. Maybe 3-4 tablespoons. Salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 
Day 2:  Sprinkle again with liquid smoke.  Bake for 3 hours at 350 degrees covered.
Day 3:  Slice thin (tip- cut against the grain).  Mix the rest of the ingredients with 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke and cover brisket, making sure it gets between every slice. Bake 2 1/2 hours at 275 degrees covered. And enjoy!

Everything was very easy this week and you can find all the recipes on my Pinterest board 'Sucessful "Foodie Friday" Recipes'