1. In a medium saucepan set over high heat, bring to a boil the:

• Water
• Light brown sugar
• ½ cup kosher salt
• Brown mustard seeds
• Bay leaf

Use the wooden spoon to stir occasionally. Once the sugar and salt are dissolved, turn off the heat and add the:

• Ice water

Immediately pour into a large bowl or airtight container. Once the ice is melted and the mixture is cool, add the brisket, cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. The next day, remove the brisket from the brine (discard the brine) and set the brisket aside. In a pressure cooker set over medium-high heat, add:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Once melted, add the:

• Sliced onion
• Star anise

Cook, using the wooden spoon to stir frequently, until the onions are browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the:

• Tomato paste

Once incorporated into the onion mixture, add the:

• Beef stock
• Reserved brisket

Place the lid on the pressure cooker and twist to lock shut. Bring the pressure cooker up to full pressure, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour. Turn off the heat, release the heat from the pressure cooker and set aside for 20 minutes.

3. In the medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the:

• Heavy cream
• Whole-grain mustard

Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Add the:

• Hominy

Season with the remaining:

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

4. After ensuring that all of the pressure has been released from the pressure cooker, open the lid and use tongs and a slotted spoon to transfer the brisket to a cutting board. Loosely tent the brisket with aluminum foil to keep it warm.

5. Use a large spoon to skim off any fat from the top of the braising liquid. Bring the braising liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and use a ladle to transfer 2 cups to a blender. While blending, incorporate in small amounts the remaining:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Add a little at a time until the sauce is emulsified. Slice the brisket against the grain and arrange on a platter. Drizzle with the sauce and serve the hominy on the side.