Oklahoma Style Brisket Sandwiches

1 4 pound beef brisket -- trimmed

1 large onion -- sliced

2 bay leaves

1 cup catsup

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

4 teaspoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

8 to 10 rolls, buns, etc.

Place brisket in a Dutch oven. Add onion, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and water to cover (about 6 cups). Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 3 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain, discarding cooking liquid. Place brisket and onion in a 2 quart rectangular baking dish.

For suace, stir together catsup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, coffee granules and 2 tablespoons water. Spoon over brisket. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain. Serve on buns or rolls. Place remaining sauce in a gravy boat for people to help themselves! Makes 8 to 10.

Serve with "Salad Ole w/Chili Vinaigrette."