1 brisket -- 6 to 8 pounds

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 package onion soup mix

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3/4 cup water

Brush brisket with soy sauce. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Broil fat side up until seared. Spread soup on top and moisten with 1/4 cup water. Pour remaining water into pan. Roast at 325 degrees for 4 hours, basting every half hour, turning every hour and adding additional water to pan as needed. Allow brisket to set before carving.