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Smoked Beef Brisket with Sauerkraut and Dumplings

From Lee Custer, for About.com

This recipe is a combination of cool smoking and good old Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. The smoke flavoring blends deliciously well with the sauerkraut and the dumplings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons Carolina BBQ Rub
  • 2 tablespoons butter or other fat
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 pound brisket of beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 quarts sauerkraut
  • For Dumplings:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • milk

Preparation:

Rub the brisket with the Carolina BBQ Rub and let sit for 1 hour. Prepare smoker for a 2 hour smoked with cherry and maple woods. Smoke Brisket for 2 hours.

Melt butter in a large pan and brown onion slices. Add brisket and sauerkraut. Cover with boiling water and put in the oven at a low temperature for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.

To prepare dumplings, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives cut in the butter. Quickly stir in enough milk to make a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 12 squares. Put the squares on top of the simmering beef and kraut. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes without removing the cover. Serve immediately.

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