Foryoueats: Braised Brisket in Apricot and Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Rub:
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
• For the Brisket:
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 whole point-cut (also sold as "second cut") brisket, about 3 to 4 pounds total, fat cap trimmed to 1/8-inch
• 1 1/2 cups finely sliced shallots (2 to 3 large shallots)
• 4 medium cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce