Smoky Brisket

A delicious brisket, slowly baked in the oven.

Prep: 12 hr | Cook: 5 hr

Ingredients

Brisket

• 1 (5 to 6 pound) beef brisket
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon onion salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 ounces liquid smoke
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Sauce

• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato purée
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Brisket

1. Sprinkle brisket generously with celery salt, onion salt and garlic. Pour liquid smoke over brisket, cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of liquid. Sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours at 275 degrees F.

Sauce

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens. Set aside.
2. Remove brisket from oven and top with sauce. Bake for 1 hour more. Remove from sauce and let cool for 2 hours before slicing.
3. Slip back into a warm oven after slicing, if desired, and serve topped with warm sauce.