Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
  • 3 x Onions, Minced
  • 4 x Cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Paprika
  • 3/4 tsp Grnd Ginger
  • 3/4 tsp Grnd Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 pch Pepper
  • 3 1/2 c. Chicken Stock
  • 1 1/2 c. Dry Red Wine
  • 3 Tbsp. Liquid Honey
  • 2 x Bay Leaves
  • 4 lb Brisket, Single Side
  • 1 c. Dry Apricots
  • 2/3 c. Prunes, Pitted
  • 2 x Baking Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into Chunks
  • 2 x Sweet Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into Chunks

Method

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic, stirring often, for 15 min or possibly till very soft.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl, combine paprika, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper; stir half into onion mix.
  • Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add in stock, wine, honey and bay leaves; bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat and let cold for 5 min.
  • Trim all but thin layer of fat from brisket.
  • Rub remaining spice mix over nonfat side.
  • Place in large roasting pan, fat side up.
  • Scatter apricots and prunes around brisket.
  • Pour stock mix over brisket.
  • Cover with foil and bake in 325'F oven for 3 hrs basting every 30 min.
  • Place potatoes around meat.
  • Cover and bake, basting every 30 min, for 1 to 1-1/2 hrs or possibly till very tender.
  • Let cold slightly.
  • Cover and chill for up to 24 hrs.
  • Remove solid fat from pan.
  • Remove meat; slice thinly across grain.
  • Return to pan; cover and reheat in 325'F oven for 1 hour, basting 3 times.
  • Arrange on platter.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Spoon juices and fruit over top; place potatoes alongside.
  • Makes 8 servings.