Beer-Braised Brisket

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 beef brisket – (5 to 7 lbs)
• 2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 TBSP cider vinegar
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 1 can beer – (12 oz)

Directions:

1. Season brisket well with seasoned salt.
2. Sprinkle or rub meat with brown sugar, then drizzle with vinegar.
3. Cover with chili sauce using back of a spoon.
4. Sprinkle with beer.
5. Bake at 325° uncovered 2 hours. Cover and continue cooking until done, 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
6. Remove meat from gravy and cool.
7. Allow gravy to cool. Skim fat. Add water to dilute, as gravy will be a little strong.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings.
9. Slice meat, then place slices in an oven-proof casserole.
10. Cover with gravy and seal tightly with foil.
11. Heat at 325 degrees until very tender, another 45 to 90 minutes.