Barbecued Beef Brisket

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds), trimmed

Sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside.

Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce. Makes 8 servings.

Note: This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef. The meat comes from the first cut of the brisket.