Oven Barbecue Brisket - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a small bowl combine the first 8 ingredients and rub on both sides of the beef in a roasting pan.
Cover with foil and refrigerate 10 to 12 hours.
Bake, covered, at 300\u00b0 for 45 minutes per pound.
Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour to let fat congeal.
When ready to serve, remove beef from pan; remove fat with a slotted spoon.
Reserve meat juices.
Cut beef in thin, even slices across grain and return to pan.