Today on DelmarvaLife –
The Drumline Battery of the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band will represent UD and the state in the Presidential escort for UD alumnus Joseph R. Biden, Jr. after his swearing in as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. We chat with the band director to hear how this all came to be.
The Blood Bank of Delmarva is holding its annual blood drive in Ocean City. This year, the drive is three days instead of one. We talk about what else is new at the event, including testing for Coronavirus Antibodies.
Special Olympics Delaware is holding its 30th polar bear plunge with some changes. This year, it’s virtual and you have until February 7th to do it. We learn how a quick dip or splash in water can help thousands of special athletes this year.
It’s National Popcorn Day. Katie catches up with the folks at Delmarva Popcorn to talk all things “popcorn.”
A volunteer coalition is seeking donations of personal hygiene, sanitation and household cleaning supplies for distribution to those unable to purchase the necessities with government Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Click here for more information.
This Crowd-Pleasing Brisket doesn’t require a ton of fuss. There’s no seasoning rub or long hours in a smoker required. Plus, since it’s made with our own easy throw-together sauce, you better believe the flavors are bold! This melt-in-your-mouth brisket recipe is the perfect meal for any holiday, get-together, or anytime you feel like treating yourself. It’s so easy and so flavorful, the crowd will think you worked all day!
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (4- to 4-1/2-pound) brisket of beef
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Remove 1 cup of sauce to a small bowl and add water to it; mix well and pour into pan
- Place brisket in pan and pour the remaining sauce over meat. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Roast 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes before carving across the grain. Serve topped with pan drippings.
Test Kitchen Tip
- We know this brisket recipe is going to have you licking your fingers for that last bit of flavor! To complete this meal, we know the crowd will love the savory sensation of our Cheddar Herb Potatoes and, to balance it out, try these lightly sweetened Glazed Baby Carrots. Careful though, once you make a meal this good, the crowd will quickly come back for more!
- Make sure you save room for dessert! Take their taste buds straight to heaven with our Extreme Caramel Crisp or this decadent Double Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake!
- Of course, there’s always one of our all-time favorite desserts, Death by Chocolate! It’s a chocolatey delight that we just can’t get enough of!
