Description
Cook a moist and tender beef brisket in your slow cooker with this simple recipe. This method ensures fall-apart texture perfect for sandwiches or serving as a main course.
Ingredients
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- 4 lb beef brisket (flat cut)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (for finishing)
Instructions
- Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together to create the dry rub.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces of the brisket.
- In the slow cooker insert, combine the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Place the seasoned brisket into the slow cooker, fat side up if applicable.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the brisket is very tender.
- Carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid remaining in the slow cooker.
- If slicing, let the brisket rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. For shredded brisket, use two forks to pull the meat apart.
- Return the shredded or sliced meat to the slow cooker and toss with the reserved cooking liquid and the BBQ sauce. Cook on WARM for 30 minutes to heat through and coat the meat.
Notes
- For a smoked flavor, add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the braising liquid before cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the liquid from the slow cooker after cooking and simmer it on the stovetop until reduced by half, then use it as a mop sauce.
- Cooking overnight on the LOW setting works well for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz cooked meat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 140