Step 1

Put brisket on cutting board

Step 2

Pat dry with paper towels

Step 3

Score fat with knife

Step 4

Salt all over and set aside

Step 5

Wash hands

Step 6

Get out second cutting board

Step 7

Cut onions in half and peel

Step 8

Cut off stem end

Step 9

Slice vertically up to root

Step 10

Cut off root end

Step 11

Separate onion and put in bowl

Step 12

Peel garlic

Step 13

Crush garlic with garlic press

Step 14

Put garlic in bowl

Step 15

Wash apples

Step 16

Cut out apple cores

Step 17

Cut into cubes and set aside

Step 18

Preheat oven to 350

Step 19

Measure 1 cup apricots

Step 20

Cut apricots in half

Step 21

Measure 1 cup dried plums

Step 22

Measure 1/2 cup cranberries

Step 23

Ingredients are ready

Step 24

Get out frying pan or Dutch oven

Step 25

Put pan on stove on medium high

Step 26

Pepper brisket

Step 27

Add brisket to pan fat side down

Step 28

Wash hands

Step 29

Cook 5 to 7 minutes

Step 30

Turn brisket over using tongs

Step 31

Caution- it is hot!

Step 32

Cook until browned

Step 33

Remove and set aside

Step 34

If pan is dry, add 2 tbsp oil

Step 35

Add onions

Step 36

Cook until golden brown

Step 37

Turn heat to medium

Step 38

Add garlic

Step 39

Add 1 tbsp ground ginger

Step 40

Stir about 1 to 2 minutes

Step 41

If using frying pan, transfer onions to roasting pan

Step 42

If using Dutch oven, leave onions in Dutch oven

Step 43

Put brisket on onions

Step 44

Add apples

Step 45

Add plums

Step 46

Add apricots

Step 47

Add cranberries

Step 48

Add apple juice and broth

Step 49

Meat should be almost covered

Step 50

Cover with lid or foil

Step 51

Put in oven

Step 52

Bake for 3 hours

Step 53

Take out of oven and let cool

Step 54

Put in fridge overnight

Step 55

The next day, heat oven to 350

Step 56

Remove brisket from dish

Step 57

Slice meat against grain

Step 58

Cut off large pieces of fat

Step 59

Return to baking dish

Step 60

Cover with lid or foil

Step 61

Heat about 30 minutes

Step 62

Take out of oven

Step 63

Enjoy!