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

Apple-Onion Sauté:

• 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