Ingredients

3 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame oil

3 1/2 pound(s) beef brisket, trimmed

2 teaspoon(s) salt

1 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper

4 can(s) (12 ounces each) low-sodium beef broth

2 cup(s) (finely chopped) dried plums

1/2 cup(s) Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup(s) low-sodium soy sauce

6 clove(s) garlic, minced

2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped ginger

2 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar

2 tablespoon(s) apple-cider vinegar

1 teaspoon(s) five-spice powder

1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper

Egg noodles, or Fettuccine,cooked

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat the sesame oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the meat with salt and pepper and brown in the heated oil. Add the remaining ingredients and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven, and cook for four hours, turning the brisket once every hour. Serve shredded brisket with cooking liquid. Serve on top of the pasta.