Apple-Glazed Beef Brisket

Makes 4 servings

·         1 (5 lbs) beef brisket, trimmed

·         1 medium onion, cut into quarters

·         2 cloves garlic, cut into halves

·         10 whole cloves

·         1 ¼ cups apple jelly

·         1/3 cup dry white wine or white-wine vinegar

·         3 tablespoon minced green onions

·         3 tablespoons brown mustard

·         ¾ teaspoon cracked black pepper

·         ¾ teaspoon curry powder

·         ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.      Place beef, onion, garlic and cloves in an ovenproof Dutch oven. Add just enough water to cover beef.

2.      Bring beef mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until beef is tender, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Drain, discarding onion, garlic and cloves. Return beef to Dutch oven

3.      Preheat the oven to 325^o F.

4.      Combine apple jelly, wine, green onions, brown mustard, black pepper, curry powder and salt in a small saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Brush beef with the apple glaze.

5.      Bake beef, basting frequently with apple glaze, for 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer the beef to a heated serving platter. Slice and serve immediately.

Hint: Drain liquid from beef through a cheesecloth to remove onions, garlic and cloves.