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Sliced slow cooker beef brisket on a wooden board with barbecue sauce
Alyssa

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is rubbed with spices then braised for hours in BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 652
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds beef brisket
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili or cayenne powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups barbecue sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cayenne pepper if you like it spicy
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6-quart recommended
  • 1 Baking Sheet For broiling the brisket

Method
 

  1. Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Combine seasoning ingredients into a bowl. Pat dry the beef brisket and rub well the seasoning all over it.
  3. Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl until combined.
  4. Add the beef brisket to the slow cooker and completely cover it with half of the sauce. Refrigerate the remaining sauce. Cover slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high setting for 4-5 hours, or until fork-tender.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. When done, transfer the brisket onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Pour 1/2 cup of the slow cooker juices into the remaining sauce. Baste brisket with the sauce and broil (or grill) for about 10-15 minutes or until it begins to char and crisp on the edges. Baste again and broil (or grill) until sticky on top and charred on the edges.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. To serve, slice the brisket thinly across the grain and serve with the remaining sauce.

Notes

This brisket is perfect for gatherings and pairs well with sides like coleslaw or baked beans.