Barbecue Beef Brisket Sandwiches

Slices of beef brisket steeped in a sweet and savory sauce create a world-class sandwich.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion (about 1 1/2 cup), coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup dark beer (such as porter or stout)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 Kaiser or other sandwich rolls

Instructions

1. Cook the brisket: Season the brisket with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the brisket, brown on all sides and transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well.
4. Cook, covered, on LOW until the meat is very tender,8 hours.
5. Remove the meat, place it on a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes.
6. Reserve the sauce.
7. Carve brisket into thin slices and divide it among rolls topped with reserved sauce.
8. Serve warm.