I fear I'm about to commit a brisket faux pas

Question

Inspired by Amanda's Essential NY Times Cookbook, I've set out to cook brisket in sweet &amp;amp; sour sauce for my first Rosh Hashanah.  Recipes calls for 6-7 pound first-cut brisket.  At my grocery, the largest brisket I could find was 2 pounds at $11.99/lb.  Looks beautiful and we are having a small gathering so it should work.  Then, shopping at a big box I see brisket at $2.38/lb and the smallest is nearly 10 pounds.  Did I accidentally buy a really special cut of brisket at $11.99/lb and would it be very bad karma to prepare it with Coca-Cola as the recipe directs?

melissav · Answer

I've been eyeing that recipe for a while.  Would love to hear how it turns out, if you don't mind sharing.

Food O. · Answer

I don't think you will create any bad karma with your brisket.  Cooking is love and that should say it all. Just take a breath, cook your brisket, and enjoy your company.  I am not a fan of big box meats or fish.  Especially for a holiday I but the best ingredients I can find.  Good luck and let us know how this turns out.

I fear I'm about to commit a brisket faux pas

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