Andrew's Braised Brisket - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon sea salt, plus more for seasoning
• One 12-pound whole beef brisket
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup sliced leek, white parts and palest green only
• 1 bottle red wine, such as Guigal Côtes de Rhône
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves