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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket is a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that transforms a tough cut of beef into tender, smoky, and flavorful meat using a rich spice rub and tangy barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brisket
  • 3-4 pounds beef brisket (flat cut) trim excess fat
Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce halal-certified
  • 1/2 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce halal-certified
Dry Rub
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Aromatics
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt to create the dry rub.
  2. Pat the brisket dry and coat evenly with the spice rub.
  3. Sear the brisket in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Set the brisket on top, fat side up.
  6. Mix BBQ sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the brisket.
  7. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until tender.
  8. Remove and rest the brisket for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  9. Spoon cooking juices over the sliced brisket before serving.

Notes

Searing the brisket before slow cooking enhances flavor. Always slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.