Barbecue Beef Brisket Sandwiches

- 8 Servings

Hours of the slow cooker's moist heat renders meat fork-tender. Here, slices of beef brisket steeped in a sweet-and-savory sauce create a world-class sandwich.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

1 serving: Calories 697; Carbohydrates 42g; Cholesterol 163mg; Fat 33g; Sodium 962mg

INGREDIENTS

1 3-pound beef brisket, trimmed

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion (about 1 1/2 cups), coarsely chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 cup dark beer (such as porter or stout)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon paprika

8 kaiser (or other sandwich) rolls

DIRECTIONS

Cook the brisket: Season the brisket with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the brisket, brown on all sides, and transfer to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well. Slow-cook, covered, until the meat is very tender �?8 hours. Remove the meat, place it on a cutting board, and let it rest for 15 minutes. Reserve the sauce. Carve brisket into thin slices and divide it among kaiser rolls topped with reserved sauce. Serve warm.