Reply #5: MIL Fool Proof Brisket

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First if you have a good butcher try to get a first cut brisket. I'm not sure what that means but that's what my MIL taught me to to get and I never found a reason to argue with it.

In a roasting pan, Place the brisket on two sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil and pour a packet of onion soup mix on top. Fold up the sides and add a can of beef broth. Seal aluminum foil tightly and place in a 325 oven. Cook 20 minutes per pound. Do not cheat and peak at the meat. After the meat has cooked 20 minutes per pound let the foil pouch rest out of the oven for at least 20 minutes before you open it.

It's never failed.

PS: This also works for barbeque brisket in the oven. Substitute onion soup and broth for about two cups of good barbeque sauce.