Oven Barbecue Brisket

• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 1/8 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)
• 3 1/2 to 4 lb. fresh brisket
• 1 1/4 c. prepared barbecue sauce

1. In a small bowl combine the first 8 ingredients and rub on both sides of the beef in a roasting pan.
2. Cover with foil and refrigerate 10 to 12 hours.
3. Bake, covered, at 300u0b0 for 45 minutes per pound.
4. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour to let fat congeal.
5. When ready to serve, remove beef from pan; remove fat with a slotted spoon.
6. Reserve meat juices.
7. Cut beef in thin, even slices across grain and return to pan.

brown sugar, celery, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, ground pepper, salt, liquid smoke, fresh brisket, barbecue sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=624074 (may not work)