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SERVES 6–8
1 5- to 6-pound beef brisket
2–3 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, whole
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
¼ cup liquid smoke
Slider buns
Barbecue sauce of your choice
Coleslaw of your choice
Preheat oven to 250 F. Trim excess fat off brisket, leaving about a quarter inch. Rub all-purpose seasoning all over the brisket. In a heavy baking pan lined with heavy foil—enough to completely cover the brisket on all sides—place onion slices, garlic and chilies. Lay the brisket, fat side up, on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle all over with liquid smoke. Fold the foil over to tightly seal it around the brisket, and place the pan on the center rack in the oven. Cook for 6–8 hours, until the brisket is fork tender and internal temperature in the thickest part of the beef is 180 F. Remove brisket from drippings, and let cool on a cutting board for 20–30 minutes before shredding or slicing. Serve on buns with coleslaw and barbecue sauce.
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Recipe tip
How to serve safe party food
Whether you’re tailgating, serving a buffet meal or setting out snacks at a party, you want to be safe with foods that will be left sitting out for extended periods of time. Make sure to check the temperature and condition of the food periodically. Cold items should be kept under 41 F, and warm items should be kept above 140 F. A food thermometer can help you check temperatures. If you’re grilling burgers, wear vinyl gloves while handling the raw beef, and cook the patties to an internal temperature of 160 F, to make sure they are bacteria free. Keep your grill going during the party so you can reheat warm items if necessary. Also, keep plenty of fresh ice in your cooler so you can chill cool foods as needed.