Silan-Baharat Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 (4-pound) brisket
• 3 tablespoons baharat
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons Tuscanini Tomato Paste
• 2 cups semi-dry white wine, such as Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc
• 1/4 cup silan (date syrup), such as Heaven & Earth Date Syrup
• 2 cups chicken stock or water
• 2 sprigs thyme (optional)
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1/3 cup chopped pepitas, for garnish
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish