Corned Beef with Apple-Onion Saute

Ingredients:

• 1 Corned Beef Brisket Boneless with seasoning packet (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds)
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1-1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1 medium McIntosh apple, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Cooking:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Place Corned Beef Brisket in roasting pan; place coarsely chopped onion and garlic around brisket. Sprinkle contents of seasoning packet over brisket. Add 1-1/2 cups cider; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Braise in 350°F oven 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.
2. Meanwhile, prepare Apple-Onion Sauté. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion wedges; cook 13 to 15 minutes or until onions are lightly brown, stirring occasionally. Add apples, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cider, brown sugar and thyme; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender.
3. Carve brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with Apple-Onion Sauté.