Best Barbecue Hickory-Smoked Brisket

Place brisket on large piece of foil.

Sprinkle with onion seasoning and pour liquid smoke over, fold brisket in half if needed to make a compact packet that will fit in the crock pot.

Seal foil, place brisket in refrigerator overnight.

In the morning, place brisket in the crock pot on low heat, cook 8 hours.

Remove brisket, strain broth into glass jar.

Place brisket and broth in refrigerator and allow to cool completely.

Skim fat from broth and mix 1 1/2 cups broth with barbecue sauce.

Return the sliced brisket to crock pot and pour sauce over.

Turn on low and allow to cook for 4 to 6 hours.