Brisket with Dried Apricots, Prunes, and Aromatic Spices - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup quartered dried apricots (about 4 ounces)
• 9 large garlic cloves
• 31/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 4 1/2- to 5-pound flat-cut beef brisket
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 3 cups homemade beef stock or canned low-salt beef broth
• 2/3 cup pitted prunes, quartered
• Chopped fresh cilantro