Gawkers Beef Brisket

INGREDIENTS  

• 4 to 6 lbs. beef brisket
• 1 large onion sliced ½ inch thick
• 1 bay leaf
• 16 whole cloves
• 1 garlic clove cut in half

For the Topping:  

• 4 T. brown sugar
• 2 cups ketchup
• 4 t. dry mustard
• 2 T. Worcestershire Sauce

DIRECTIONS  

1. The day before: Put brisket in large pot. Cover with water. Add all ingredients. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until tender. Cool in liquid. Drain. Trim off excess fat. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2. The next day: Cut meat across the grain in thin slices. Placed slices together and stand on end in shallow pan. Tie with string.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. Pour the topping over the beef, bake for 40 minutes and baste as needed.

Recipe Author: Joan Poulin
Recipe Image: Hungry Couple