Directions
- 1
Whisk applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and brown sugar in a bowl.
- 2
Set aside.
- 3
Rub the brisket with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat oil in skillet and braise on both sides, about 4 minutes on both sides.
- 5
Add the onion to the ketchup mixture and stir to combine.
- 6
Put brisket in baking dish.
- 7
Cover with the ketchup mixture.
- 8
Put lid on dish and bake at 325° for 2 hours.
- 9
Remove from oven and turn over in pan; baste with the juices.
- 10
Return to oven covered for another 2 hours.
- 11
Repeat basting.
- 12
Bake until meat pulls apart easily.
Published July 14, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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