Corned Beef with Blackberry Mustard Glaze

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 (4-5 pound) corned beef
• 2 Tbsp . canola oil
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 8 whole cloves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp . whole black peppercorns
• 3 carrots, peeled, quartered and chopped into 4-inch pieces (optional)
• 1/2 cup blackberry preserves, or favorite flavor of preserves
• 2 Tbsp . dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp . brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tbsp . soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp . freshly-ground black pepper