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.