BLOCK PARTY BARBECUE

6 lbs. beef brisket
1/4 c. liquid smoke
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. water


SAUCE:


1 (44 oz.) bottle Heinz tomato ketchup
1 c. reserved meat juices
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
1 1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper


Place beef brisket, liquid smoke and garlic powder in a large oven roaster. Cover and bake in a 274 degree oven until fork tender, about 5 to 6 hours. Reserve 1 cup meat juices. Chill meat for easier slicing. Remove excess fat from meat; slice thinly across the grain.
SAUCE: Add sliced beef to sauce and mix well. Heat and serve. Meat mixture will generously fill 36 hamburger or hard rolls. For easier eating, slice rolls only part way through, forming a pocket for the Block Party Barbecue.

NOTE: Meat and barbecue sauce mixture may be prepared ahead. Combine meat and sauce; refrigerate or freeze. Heat just before serving