1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. crushed bay leaves
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. liquid smoke
4 lb. beef brisket

Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, bay leaves and chili powder. Rub meat completely with liquid smoke. Place meat, fat side up, in roasting pan. Sprinkle dry seasoning mixture over top and press in. Cover tightly with foil.

Bake for 4 hours at 325°F. Scrape seasoning off meat and cut in very thin slices across grain.

Serve with BBQ Sauce.

BBQ SAUCE:

6 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 (14 oz.) bottle ketchup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. liquid smoke
salt and pepper, to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions, chopped
4 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes about 1 quart

Submitted by: Belle