Brisket has a reputation for being the kind of dinner that takes over your whole day: long marinades, 14-hour smokes, and a nervous eye glued to the thermometer. It doesn’t have to be that dramatic.

This hearty main pairs beautifully with comforting sides like Roasted Rosemary Potatoes or Potato Latkes - crispy, golden pancakes that balance the brisket's deep flavors and Dried Fruit and Carrot ...

If the first cut of meat you think of for pot roast is chuck, we get it, but brisket is also worthy of that slow cooker -- if you know how to prepare it.