Christmas Brisket

Ingredients:

·         1 large onion, diced

·         ½ cup butter

·         4 cups ketchup

·         ½ cup Worcestershire sauce

·         1 ½ cup packed brown sugar

·         1/3 cup lemon juice

·         2 tablespoons chili powder

·         1 teaspoon hot sauce

·         1 teaspoon horseradish

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         1 teaspoon garlic powder

·         2 teaspoons liquid smoke

·         5-6 pounds beef brisket (can be 2 briskets)

Directions:

1.        Sauté onion and butter in a heavy saucepan until tender.  Add the next ten ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer; uncovered for 30 minutes.

2.       Place the brisket in a roasting pan.  Add 3 cups of sauce.  Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours (if two briskets); for one large brisket plan for 4 hours.  Baste occasionally.  Skim any fat that surfaces.

3.       Remove brisket and let rest for 15 minutes.  Thinly slice beef and pour remaining sauce from the pan with reserved sauce over the beef.