After receiving a hefty jar of our neighbors delicious homemade fig jam, score, I started wondering what else could I make with this amazing gift besides slather it all over…my bread of course. Thinking about what to make for Passover and the traditional dishes I usually make, I began to reminisce how my mom had an incredible knack for braising and pairing ingredients you wouldn’t normally think of~ hmmm fennel and fig! I adore braised fennel! Its a great swap for onions too. So I asked one of our dear friends Chef David what he thought about this combo and his comment was “Yes! Just don’t use an IPA = bitter”. So with mom in my heart, and Chef’s encouragement, I set out to create a completely new Passover dish. I’m totally a fan of the low and slow method of cooking, and this brisket turned out incredibly flavorful and tender. It got 2 thumbs up and rave reviews.