CATAHOULA BRISKET IN SPICY BEER & TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spice mix: Combine all ingredients; blend well.
• You will not need all of the mix.
• Save remainder for another use (chili, pot roast, stews, ribs, pork roast and the like).
• Season brisket with 3 tablespoons spice mix.
• Season flour with 4 tablespoons spice mix.
• Dust meat with seasoned flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add meat; sear on both sides.
• Remove to a platter.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
• When hot, add onions, carrots, jalapeno and garlic.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
• Add Roma tomatoes; cook until they break down.
• Add canned tomatoes and chipotles.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook to a stewlike consistency.
• Add beer and stock.
• Return meat to pot, cover loosely with foil; place in oven.
• Roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, until tender.
• Remove brisket; set aside.
• Reduce sauce until slightly thickened, then strain out solids.
• Transfer solids to a blender; liquefy with a small amount of sauce.
• Mix blended solids back into sauce.
• Add vinegar and lime juice.
• Adjust seasoning.
• Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• When ready to serve, slice thinly and briefly reheat in sauce.