Pumpkin Pie Brisket

Pumpkin Pie Brisket

The best season for comfort food is the fall months! This one is for the slow cooker. This cooks really really slow.....24 hours slow! It is worth the wait if you are a pumpkin lover! I know... pumpkin and brisket?? Give it a try you will enjoy1 I used spinach and white potatoes but personalize with your favorite greens or sweet potatoes. This recipes serves a generous 4.
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Gotta have:

4 white potatoes, cubed
2 sweet onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 beef brisket...about 4 pounds
1 package of onion soup mix
3/4 cup of bourbon
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
5 cups of fresh spinach
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4  cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

How to assemble in a 5 quart or larger slow cooker:

Place onion slices in the bottom of the cooker. Massage the package of oinion soup mix into the meat and place on top of the onions.

Mix together the bourbon, worcestershire sauce in a mixing cup and pour over the brisket.

Cook for 20 hours on the low setting of the slow cooker.

Remove lid and add spinach. In a medium saute pan heat, warm the orage juice, presevsre and spice. add pototoes and fold until coated. Remove from heat and place on top of brisket.

Cover and cook or an additional 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Place brisket to a cutting board and rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

Serve with greens, potatoes and left over juices.