Another Jewish holiday classic.  Its tough to celebrate a holiday without this dish and the flavors develop more fully if made a day or more ahead.  A full-bodied wine is called for here such as a Cabernet or even an Italian Barolo.  Rich red blends may also work well here.  Brisket makes great leftovers, especially as a sandwich.

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds beef brisket
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ¾ cup ketchup
• ¼ red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
• ½ cup beef broth
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.  Place in ungreased 13x9x2” baking dish.
2. Mix remaining Ingredients and pour over beef.
3. Cover with foil. Cook about 2 hours until beef is tender.
4. Slice thin and serve.