Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe – Tender beef slow-cooked to savory perfection and simmered in a homemade barbecue sauce that is bursting with flavor! It’s comfort food at its finest, and the easiest way to enjoy mouthwatering brisket without the fuss. Serve it on sandwiches, pair it with your favorite sides, and savor the unbeatable flavors of slow-cooked goodness!
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Slow cooker brisket is a culinary masterpiece that’s all about tantalizing your taste buds with rich, mouthwatering flavors. Tender beef brisket, generously coated in a flavorful spice rub slow cooked all day in a delicious homemade barbecue sauce. The meat practically falls apart at the touch of a fork, a testament to the hours of slow cooking that have transformed it into a tender, flavor-packed delight. Whether served in sandwiches, on a platter, or alongside your favorite sides, slow cooker brisket is a true crowd-pleaser that’ll leave everyone craving more.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
This dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Trim any excess fat from the brisket. Whisk together brown sugar, beef bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Season the brisket with the spice rub on all sides and place in a 6-qt crock pot.
Whisk together chili sauce, coca-cola, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Pour the homemade bbq sauce over the brisket and cover the slow cooker. Slow cook on LOW heat until the brisket is fork tender. Cut the beef across the grain into slices and serve
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- When it comes to cooking brisket, the key is to go low and slow, especially if you’ve got the time to spare. That means gentle, low heat for an extended period – the longer, the better! This slow-cooking approach works its magic by slowly breaking down those stubborn connective tissues present in the meat. If you don’t give it the time it deserves, you’ll end up with a brisket that’s tough and unpleasant to chew. So, take your time and savor the tender, melt-in-your-mouth results!
- Use smoked brown sugar to give the brisket a delicious smoky flavor! You can buy it at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SeQF8W
- Can add a dash of liquid smoke if you don’t have smoked brown sugar.
- I use Heinz chili sauce. You can find it near the ketchup at the grocery store.
- Add a cornstarch slurry to the liquid in the pot after cooking for a thicker BBQ sauce.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (or potato starch) with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
- Place the brisket under the oven broiler to caramelize the crust.
- You can substitute beef broth or beer for cola.
- Variations/Additions:
- sliced onion
- bell peppers
- cayenne pepper
- bay leaves
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
What to Serve with Crockpot Brisket
This slow cooker beef brisket recipe has quickly become a favorite at our house! It is effortless to make and tastes amazing! Our favorite way to serve this brisket is piled on top of a soft bun topped with pickles and extra barbecue sauce. Add some melty cheese to put it over the top. SO good!
When it comes to what to serve with this tender beef, I have some delicious ideas for you!
- Consider serving it with classic coleslaw, its crisp freshness providing a lovely contrast to the savory richness of the brisket.
- Creamy potato salad and buttery cornbread make for comforting choices, as their textures and flavors complement the meat beautifully.
- Don’t forget some baked beans and corn on the cob to complete the meal!
No matter what you serve with this brisket, it is sure to be a hit! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Slow Cooker Brisket
Equipment:
Ingredients:
Brisket
- 3 to 4 -lb brisket flat
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp beef bouillon
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- salt & pepper, to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ½ cup Coke
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
- Trim any excess fat from the brisket. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, beef bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Season the brisket with the spice rub on all sides and place in a 6-qt crock pot.
- Whisk together chili sauce, coca-cola, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Pour the sauce over the brisket and cover the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW heat for 8 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender. Cut the beef across the grain into slices or shred with two forks.
Notes:
- When it comes to cooking brisket, the key is to go low and slow, especially if you’ve got the time to spare. That means gentle, low heat for an extended period – the longer, the better! This slow-cooking approach works its magic by slowly breaking down those stubborn connective tissues present in the meat. If you don’t give it the time it deserves, you’ll end up with a brisket that’s tough and unpleasant to chew. So, take your time and savor the tender, melt-in-your-mouth results!
- Use smoked brown sugar to give the brisket a delicious smoky flavor! You can buy it at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SeQF8W
- Can add a dash of liquid smoke if you don’t have smoked brown sugar.
- I use Heinz chili sauce. You can find it near the ketchup at the grocery store.
- Add a cornstarch slurry to the liquid in the pot after cooking for a thicker BBQ sauce.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (or potato starch) with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
- Place the brisket under the oven broiler to caramelize the crust.
- You can substitute beef broth or beer for cola.
- Variations/Additions:
- sliced onion
- bell peppers
- cayenne pepper
- bay leaves
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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I think I’m going to try the brisket it looks like it may very tasty.
Do you think this would work with a chuck roast? Thanks!