ZIPPY BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET

Zippy Barbecued Beef Brisket image

This is an authentic Texas dish from a good friend. The tangy sauce not only helps tenderize the meat but also provides fantastic flavor.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash pepper
MARINADE:
2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon each salt, garlic salt and onion salt
1 fresh beef brisket (about 5 pounds)

Steps:

For barbecue sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the first 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Strain sauce, discarding bay leaves and vegetable pulp; set aside., For marinade, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Liquid Smoke if desired, teriyaki sauce, celery seed, pepper, salts and 1 cup reserved barbecue sauce. Add the brisket. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining barbecue sauce., Drain and discard marinade. Place brisket on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 3-4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove brisket to a serving platter; let stand for 15 minutes. Reheat reserved sauce. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.