Shredded Barbecue Beef

Name: Shredded Barbecue Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds); 3 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce; 12 sandwich rolls, split

"I work for the Delaware Department of Transportation and prepare this simple dish during storm emergencies or for lunch get-togethers," reports field editor Jan Walls of Camden.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)
3 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
12 sandwich rolls, split

Directions

Combine the celery salt, garlic powder and onion powder; rub over brisket. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine liquid smoke if desired and hot pepper sauce; pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove beef and cool slightly. Discard all but 1/2 cup cooking juices; whisk barbecue sauce into cooking juices. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and mix well. Heat through. Serve about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each roll.

Editor's Note

This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 387 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Shredded Barbecue Beef in Taste of Home February/March 2003

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sevyjj

Jun 3, 2014

I will never use any other recipe. This is the *one I will use from now on. The aroma filled my entire house and I couldn't wait to try it! After trying my first bite-the flavor did not disappoint! I will never use another brisket recipe. So glad I found this. Thank you so much for sharing. All of my friends and family were raving the whole night.
ellimaye1

Dec 14, 2011

Super yummy! Great flavor and very tender.
s_pants

Sep 13, 2011

Love the flavor! I used 2 2-1/2 pound briskets that were thin cut (like a ham steak) and they cooked in about 4 hours. The BBQ coated the shreds, but it was not overly saturated with sauce. If you like a lot of sauce be sure to use a smaller brisket or more sauce.
sburk2112

Dec 21, 2009

This is WONDERFUL and easy to make. I make this when I have company over and everyone loves it !!!
tjmocker

Jan 24, 2009

VERY GOOD!!!!!!!