Texas Style Beef Brisket

Description

• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
• 1 fresh beef brisket (6 pounds)
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• BARBECUE SAUCE:
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1. In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cut brisket in half; add to bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Transfer beef to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
3. For sauce, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.
4. Remove brisket from the slow cooker; discard bay leaves. Place 1 cup cooking juices in a measuring cup; skim fat. Discard remaining juices. Add reserved juices to the barbecue sauce.
5. Return brisket to the slow cooker; top with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Thinly slice beef across the grain; serve with sauce.