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Andrew Zimmern’s original go-to brisket recipe dates back to his grandmother. The classic braised brisket with fennel and onions recipe has been a staple in the celeb chef’s holiday celebrations for generations. As happens with many family recipes, Zimmern has added his tweaks over the years and makes the recipe “slightly different these days,” though much of the technique stays the same.

“[Brisket is] extremely difficult to cook. But if you follow a couple of easy principles, it’s not that hard,” Zimmern tells Parade. Over the years, Zimmern has made many a brisket, including for holidays, parties, TV shows and more. And that’s not where his love of brisket ends. He even created “Brisket Week,” where he shared what to do with all the tender, juicy leftovers. With all of this knowledge and Passover fast approaching, we knew Zimmern was the perfect person to show us how to make the best brisket.