Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1 fresh beef brisket (4 to 5 pounds)2 cups water1 cup ketchup1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional1 teaspoon chili powder16 to 20 sandwich buns, split, optional
Preparation
Combine the ginger and mustard; rub over brisket. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours.
Let stand for 20 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place in a foil-lined 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Liquid Smoke if desired and chili powder; pour over meat. Cover tightly with foil; bake 3 hours longer or until tender. Serve on buns if desired.
