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It has been said that this recipe for Texas Barbecue Brisket has been served to President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Texas Barbecue Brisket

1 (5-pound) brisket of beef
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup chili sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (10-ounce) bottle of beer

1. Preheat oven to 325*F (160*C).
2. Remove most of the fat from the brisket and wash and dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Place the meat, fat side up, in a heavy casserole dish and cover with the onion, celery, chili sauce, water and parsley. Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour.
4. Pour the beer over the beef and bake, covered, 3 more hours or until tender.
5. Cool to room temperature, refrigerate, skim off the fat, slice and reheat in the drippings.

Makes 10 servings.