Southwestern Pulled Brisket (Adapted from The Food Network, and Smitten Kitchen) - Tailgate Guru

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef brisket
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
• 1 – 2 whole individual chipotle chiles en adobo
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup molasses