Harriet Tubman During the Civil War During the Civil War, Tubman worked for the Union army as a nurse, a cook, and a spy. Her experience leading slaves along the Underground Railroad was especially helpful because she knew the land well.
1 Place a fat-trimmed 3- to 3-1/2-pound fresh beef brisket in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. 2  Pour the cooking liquid over the meat. 3  Cover the pan with foil. 4  Bake in a 325 degrees F oven about 3 hours or until tender, turning once halfway through cooking time.
Typically, when oven roasting a brisket, the temperature is set to 300 degrees F., for 30 to 45 minutes per pound. When smoking a brisket, it is cooked at 225 degrees F., for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours per pound.