Smoky Barbecue Beef Brisket (Crock Pot)

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 -3 lbs fresh beef brisket

1 teaspoon chili powder

¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder

¹⁄₄ teaspoon celery seed

¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper

¹⁄₂ cup catsup

¹⁄₂ cup chili sauce

¹⁄₄ cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons liquid smoke

¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. Trim fat from brisket. If necessary, cut to fit into crock pot.
2. Combine chili powder, garlic powder, celery seed and pepper; rub evenly over meat. Place meat in a 3 1/2-5 quart crock pot.
3. For sauce, combine catsup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and dry mustard. Pour over brisket.
4. Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Remove meat from cooker. Cut the brisket into thin slices across the grain. Skim fat off juices in cooker; serve juices with meat.