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My husband loves brisket. I have a few jars of last summer's peach jam, that didn't quite set. (That comes from using peaches that were a bit too ripe for making preserves.) I don't drink bourbon nor do I like Stout beer. However, I love to cook with booze!
The rub is very easy to make. I realized, on the day that I made this recipe, that I didn't allow at least 2 hours advance time to let the flavors absorb into the brisket. I had guests coming for dinner in 5 hours, so I just forged ahead.
I rubbed and pressed the salt, pepper, paprika and cinnamon rub all over a 5 pound piece of brisket, and set the meat aside.
For the braising liquid, I chopped celery, onion, carrots and smashed garlic. Now, for the 3/4 cup of…
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