Being in the PNW, cold gray weather can be a constant. Soup is on the menu year-round often, but this week the rain has ...

Beef, turkey ... "Brisket is a natural partner for the slow cooker, as a gentle braise renders it meltingly tender," Laidlaw writes in "Everyday Slow Cooking." Ribs can also be made in a Crock-Pot.

This can be made in a crock pot or in a large Dutch Oven placed in the oven. I prefer the “low and slow” method. Low temperature for a long time. It always yields a very tender brisket.