Oven Barbecued Beef Brisket I

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef brisket
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup water

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees).

Sprinkle both sides of brisket with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place in a large covered roasting pan.

Cook covered with no water at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) allowing 1 hour per pound.

Before last hour of cooking, remove brisket and slice. Return slices to pan and add barbecue sauce mixed with water. Cover meat with sauce, cover, and cook 1 hour longer.