re: Cooking a brisket....

Get you one of those big arse cooking bags, throw in some onions, garlic, a beer, a little bit of cayenne and cook it at about 350 for 3-5 hours until it starts getting tender. Take the bag off and throw it back in the oven for an hour to get the outside good and crispy. Take it out and let it cool off. Drain the oil off and trash it, season the remaining liquid and pour it over the brisket after you slice it.