- Place your slow cooker on its lowest setting. Fry the brisket all over in a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat until gnarly and brown all over, then transfer to the slow cooker. Meanwhile, trim and chop the celery into 5cm chunks, reserving the yellow leaves for later, then peel and quarter the onions. Add the chopped veg to the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook gently for 5 minutes, or until slightly golden, then add to the slow cooker.
- Combine all of the Bloody Mary ingredients in a large jug, then pour into the slow cooker with 250ml of cold water and a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Make a bouquet garni by tying the thyme, rosemary and bay together with string, then add to the slow cooker and leave to cook for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and falling apart.
Jamie's Festive Feast
