Rocky Mountain Brisket with Barbecue Sauce

This is good by itself or served on onion rolls.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  crushed bay leaf
• 2  tablespoons liquid smoke
• 4  lbs beef brisket

• Barbecue Sauce

• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) bottle catsup
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons liquid smoke
•  salt and pepper
• 4  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3  teaspoons dry mustard
• 2  teaspoons celery seeds
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Combine salt, pepper, chili powder and bay leaves.
2. Rub meat completely with liquid Smoke.
3. Place meat, fat side up, in a large roasting pan.
4. Sprinkle dry seasoning mixture on top.
5. Cover tightly.
6. Bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours at 325 degrees.
7. Scrape seasoning off meat and cut in very thin slices across the grain.
8. Serve with barbecue sauce.
9. To make sauce, combine all ingredients.
10. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
11. Cook for 10 minutes.
12. Serve with sliced brisket.