Molasses Maple Glazed Beef Brisket(Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to taste)
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (1 1/2-2 lb) beef brisket, scored with a knife on both sides
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 orange, juice of
2 garlic cloves, smashed
4 slices fresh gingerroot (very thin slices)
4 slices orange peel, no white pith (1/2'x1 1/2-inch)

Preparation

Combine cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over the brisket. Place brisket in resealable plastic bag.
Combine olive oil, maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, orange juice, garlic and orange peel in a small bowl. Pour mixture over brisket in plastic bag.
Refrigerate marinated brisket for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning bag several times.
Transfer brisket and marinade to crockpot and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 3 1/2-4 hours, turning once or twice. Adjust seasonings to taste. Slice thinly across the grain and serve. Enjoy.