- 1 (3 pound) boneless corned beef brisket
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
- Place corned beef brisket in Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring just to a simmer; do not boil. Cover tightly and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or until fork-tender.
- Combine preserves, vinegar, garlic, and pepper in 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once.
- Preheat oven broiler. Remove brisket from water; trim fat. Place on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Brush top of brisket with glaze; broil 2 to 3 minutes or until glazed. Carve diagonally across the grain.