CRAN-APPLE SPICE BRISKET

Cran-Apple Spice Brisket image

Provided by Sheri Zarnick

Categories Beef

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lb beef bisket
1/2 c apple butter
1/4 c ruby port wine
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp coarsely ground pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 large honey crisp apple, peeled and cubed
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 c dried apples
1/2 c dried cranberries
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

1. Cut brisket in half, place in a 5 qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, add the apple butter, wine, vinegar, pepper and salt. Stir in apple chunks, celery, onions, dried apples, cranberries and garlic. Pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
2. Remove meat to a serving platter, keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices, transfer to saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat.
3. In a small bowl add cornstarch and cold water, mix till smooth. Slowly add to boiling juices. Bring to a boil again. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with meat.