Slow-Cooker Barbecue Brisket Recipe

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Brisket Recipe

1 servings
This brisket recipe is so easy because there's no outdoor grilling required, minimal mess and you can set it and forget it.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 4 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

    optional

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 beef brisket

    3- to 4-pound

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1½ cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2½ tablespoons dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 dashes hot sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    For the brisket:

  2. 2

    Combine the dry ingredients in large bowl. Mix thoroughly and apply generously to the brisket. Wrap the brisket in parchment with plastic cling film on top and let sit for an hour at room temp, or in the fridge overnight. If overnight, let brisket come to room temp before putting in slow cooker.

  3. 3

    For the barbecue sauce:

  4. 4

    Combine all ingredients directly in slow cooker. Stir well to ensure everything is completely combined.

  5. 5

    To cook:

  6. 6

    1. Place brisket into the slow cooker (it's a tight fit but will work!).

  7. 7

    2. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

  8. 8

    3. In last 30 minutes, preheat oven to 390 F.

  9. 9

    4. Transfer brisket to tray or sheet pan.

  10. 10

    5. Transfer all liquid in slow cooker to a saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat until thickened to syrup consistency.

  11. 11

    6. Pour olive oil on top of the brisket and roast in oven for 5 minutes. Remove brisket, baste with 1/3 of the barbecue sauce, then return to oven for another 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    7. Once again, remove brisket, baste with another 1/3 of the barbecue sauce and return to oven for final 5 to 10 minutes, until fully caramelized.

  13. 13

    8. Let the brisket rest and then slice against the grain or shred and serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Brisket Recipe

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Brisket Recipe

1 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving tender, fall-apart barbecue brisket without the fuss of outdoor grilling? This Slow-Cooker Barbecue Brisket recipe is your ultimate solution, promising rich, smoky flavors with truly minimal effort and mess. It’s the perfect answer for those weeknights or weekend gatherings when you want impressive results without being tied to the kitchen.

Why This Recipe Works

The genius of this brisket recipe lies in its utter simplicity and the magic of your slow cooker. By leveraging this hands-off cooking method, you completely bypass the need for messy grilling or constant attention. The 'set it and forget it' approach allows a robust dry rub and a tangy, savory homemade barbecue sauce to slowly tenderize a beef brisket, transforming it into incredibly succulent, flavorful meat that practically melts in your mouth.

What you can expect is a deeply flavored brisket, so tender it’s easily shreddable, infused with a complex blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy notes. The homemade barbecue sauce, a rich amalgamation of ketchup, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like paprika and mustard powder, clings beautifully to every strand of meat. This straightforward process ensures a satisfying, comforting dish that tastes like it took all day to make, yet fits effortlessly into any home cook's schedule.

Customization & Variations

Want to adjust the heat? Simply increase the optional chili powder in the dry rub or add an extra dash or two of hot sauce to the barbecue sauce for a spicier kick. For a sweeter or tangier profile, feel free to slightly adjust the amount of brown sugar or red wine vinegar in the sauce to suit your preference. While this recipe specifically calls for beef brisket, the slow-cooker method is forgiving for similar cuts.

This succulent barbecue brisket is ideal for relaxed family dinners, game day gatherings, or effortless entertaining. Serve it piled high on soft brioche buns for classic sandwiches, alongside creamy coleslaw, or with a hearty scoop of baked beans for a complete, comforting meal.

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