• 1 beef brisket ( 3-4 lb.)
• 1-1/4 cups water, divided
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbs. oil
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 taps red wine vinegar
• 2 tbs. lemon juice
• 2 tbs. brown sugar
• 1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ¼ tsp. liquid smoke

Place brisket in a large Dutch oven.  Add ½ cup water.  Cover and bake at 275F for 2 hours.  Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender.  Add ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and remaining water.  Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  Add liquid smoke; mix well.  Drain drippings from Dutch oven.  Pour sauce over meat.  Cover and bake 1-2 hours longer.

6-8 Servings.