Beef Brisket

OMG, I need to mark Monday down on the calendar. It's the first time EVER Joe liked a new recipe more than I did. This was my first time making brisket. Overall, I enjoyed it. I think I would have liked it a little more tender--perhaps cooking for only 8 hours instead of 10? Either way, it was a hit and easy to make. I rubbed the spices on the night before and then just stuck it in the crock pot in the morning. It's so nice coming home to the smell of dinner cooking.

Recipe adapted from allrecipes.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of fat
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce (We used Famous Dave's)

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and cumin in a small bowl; set aside. Rub brisket all over with liquid smoke, then rub with spice mixture. (I did this the night before)

2. Pour Worcestershire and barbeque sauces into a slow cooker; place beef on top. Cover, and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours, until fork tender.