Balsamic Brisket With Red Wine, Figs, And Apricots | Metropolitan Market

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef brisket (cut crosswise into 2 pieces (for ease of searing))
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (divided use)
• Kosher salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
• 6 medium shallots (peeled)
• 5 stalks celery (cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Zest of 1 small orange (removed in strips with vegetable peeler)
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 3 sprigs thyme (divided use)
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 1 sprig oregano
• 12 dried figs
• 12 dried apricots