yesterday i took out a big chunk of brisket from the other day & simmered it down for about 4 hrs & added 1 of those mccormick au jus packs to it w/ a bit of my smoked garlic paste.took some to the girls @ our little convience store/deli/feed shop/movie rental/etc.(it's a very small town)....needless to say i do believe i will be selling whole smoked meats to them for the deli. if you're looking for something to do w/ your left over brisket- this rocked. just simmerdown & add the au jus pack & a bit of smoked garlic- maybe even a splash of beer.