Red Wine Brisket

Directions

1. 1
   Start rolling the brisket by rolling the short side first; secure with string or skewers.
2. 2
   Sprinkle pepper all over brisket.
3. 3
   Heat oil in a nonstick pan and brown on all sides.
4. 4
   Don't over cook.
5. 5
   Place in the bottom of crock pot, carrots, onion, leek (white and pale green parts only), and bay leaf.
6. 6
   Add thyme and garlic.
7. 7
   Place brisket on top of vegetables.
8. 8
   Add wine over everything.
9. 9
   Cover and cook on Low for 9 to 10 hours.
10. 10
    Remove brisket after cooking and place on a platter and keep warm.
11. 11
    Skim fat from liquid.
12. 12
    Mix cornstarch into water and slowly pour into crockpot.
13. 13
    Turn heat to High,cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
14. 14
    Stir 2 or 3 times during cooking.
15. 15
    Remove string from brisket and slice across the grain.
16. 16
    Spoon some of the sauce over brisket; saving the extra to be served at the table.