4 ½ lb fresh boneless beef brisket
1 medium onion quartered
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 c catsup
¼ c lemon juice
¼ c worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp salt
2 Tbsp liquid smoke
2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp chili powder
About 4 hours before serving : In covered kettle over high heat, heat to boiling brisket, onion, garlic, bay leaf and enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat 2 ½ hours until tender. Preheat oven to 325°. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine catsup, 1 c water, and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Drain meat, place in foil-lined shallow baking pan. Brush meat with catsup mixture and bake 45 minutes, basting occasionally. (Mom slices meat, heats with all sauce, and serves on buns.) Serves 10-12.