Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp celery seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 lb. fresh beef brisket, trimmed of separable fat
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup bottled smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup beer or ginger ale
• 8 large sandwich buns, split and toasted
• Bottled hot pepper sauce
• Sliced mango

Directions

1. For rub, in a small bowl, combine the chili powder, celery seeds, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle rub evenly over all sides of the brisket; rub in with your fingers.

2. Scatter half of the onion slices in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the brisket on the onion slices, cutting the meat to fit the cooker. Scatter the remaining onion slices on top of the brisket. In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce and beer or ginger ale. Pour over the brisket and onions.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 10-12 hours. Transfer meat to a cutting board; let stand for 15 minutes. Halve meat crosswise. Using 2 forks, pull meat apart into shreds. Return meat to sauce mixture in slow cooker. Heat through, using the HIGH-heat setting.

4. To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer beef and onion mixture to the buns. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce. Top with slice mango.

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