A great cook can be ruined by an unsteady hand with the knife. Here are tips from a Dallas native who has gone on to barbecue ...

You've spent the last eight (perhaps 12 hours) roasting or smoking a beef brisket, and now it's time to slice it and serve it. What a fantastic accomplishment, but here's the rub (sorry).

For dinner portions, slice brisket into quarter-inch-thick slices. For sandwiches, slice as thin as possible when the meat is cold. Reheat as needed. Lucky for us, metro Detroit is known for ...