Molasses Maple-Glazed Beef Brisket

Ingredients:

• 1 beef brisket (about 3 pounds), cut in half and scored on both sides
• 4 slices (1/16 inch thick each) fresh ginger
• 4 slices (1/2 inch x 1½ inches, each) orange peel
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup molasses
• Juice of 1 orange
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Hot mashed potatoes (optional)
• Green beans (optional)

Instructions:

• Combine brisket, ginger, orange peel, syrup, molasses, orange juice, brown sugar, oil, tomato paste, garlic, salt, ground red pepper and black pepper in large resealable food storage bag.
• Seal bag; turn to coat.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, turning the bag several times.
• Remove brisket to Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or on HIGH 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
• Remove brisket to large cutting board; thinly slice across grain.
• Serve and enjoy with potatoes and green beans, if desired.