Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Brisket

Ingredients:

1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1 onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 (21/2 lb.) piece flat-cut brisket, trimmed

Salt and pepper

1. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, raisins (if using), brown sugar and lemon juice in a slow cooker and stir to combine. Sprinkle brisket with 11/2 tsp. salt and season with pepper. Place brisket on tomato mixture and then spoon half of tomato mixture on meat. Cover and cook on high until meat is fork tender, 5 to 6 hours.

2. Transfer brisket to a cutting board, tent with foil to keep warm, and let stand for 10 minutes. Skim fat from sauce and discard; season sauce with salt and pepper. Slice brisket across grain, transfer to a serving platter and spoon some sauce over meat.