Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), trimmedMARINADE:1/2 cup soy sauce1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon garlic powderPaprikaSEASONED BROTH:1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 to 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Preparation

Place brisket in a shallow pan. Combine the soy sauce, broth, lemon juice and garlic powder; pour over meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Drain meat, reserving 1 cup marinade. Refrigerate reserved marinade. Place meat in a shallow baking pan; sprinkle with paprika. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 325° for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Cool and refrigerate meat; discard cooking juices.

When thoroughly chilled, slice meat and return to the baking pan. Combine seasoned broth ingredients and reserved marinade in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes; pour over meat. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour or until heat through.