Ingredients
1 fresh beef brisket (1 pound)1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional1 bay leafBARBECUE SAUCE:2/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons water4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optionalDash cayenne pepperDash pepper
Preparation
Place brisket, fat side up, in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the chili powder, pepper and salt; rub over brisket. Sprinkle with Liquid Smoke if desired. Add bay leaf.
Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender. Drain; discard juices and bay leaf.
In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over brisket. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender and sauce is heated through. Thinly slice brisket across the grain.
