Stuffed Beef Brisket - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs or prunes (3 ounces)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 large leek, white and pale green part only, or 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small pear, cored and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 2 tablespoons fine matzo crumbs
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 2- to 2-1/4-pound beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons olive oil