This recipe is considered Fleishing. Before the meat may be eaten, it must fulfill all of the following: The meat must come from an acceptable (not forbidden species). Acceptable animals and birds must be slaughtered in the ritual manner, shehitah, which minimizes pain and drains off most of the blood. For the meat to be Kosher, it must come from a section of the animal that one is permitted to eat.
Meat which meets all of the above requirements can be purchased in a kosher butcher shop. The Meat must be kashered, that is, drained of excess blood. This procedure may be accomplished either by salting or by broiling.
1 1/2 | lbs | Brisket |
1 | quart | Water |
1 | Onion, chopped | |
1 | 16 oz can | Tomatoes |
1 | tsp | Salt, or to taste |
1/2 | tsp | Black pepper |
1 | medium | Head cabbage, shredded |
2 | Tbsp | Sugar |
1/4 | cup | Lemon juice |