Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe offers tender, flavorful meat infused with a rich blend of spices and BBQ sauce, perfect for a comfortable and hearty meal. The low and slow cooking method ensures a juicy brisket that’s easy to prepare and serves great for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Rub Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Beef Brisket
- 3-4 pounds beef brisket, fat trimmed off
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rub: In a bowl, combine all the rub ingredients thoroughly to create a well-blended seasoning mix.
- Apply the Rub to Brisket: Place the beef brisket into the slow cooker and evenly sprinkle the rub mix over the entire surface. Rub the seasoning into the meat to ensure full coverage. For enhanced flavor, you can apply the rub 24 hours ahead and refrigerate the brisket to marinate.
- Add Apple Cider Vinegar: Pour the ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar evenly over the rubbed beef to add acidity and tenderness.
- Coat with BBQ Sauce: Spread the BBQ sauce over the brisket to provide a sweet and tangy glaze that infuses during cooking.
- Slow Cook the Brisket: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for 10 hours, allowing the brisket to become tender and flavorful.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooked, remove the brisket and slice it across the grain to retain juiciness. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
- For deeper flavor, rub the brisket 24 hours before cooking and refrigerate.
- Trim excess fat before cooking to reduce greasiness.
- Use a slow cooker large enough to accommodate the brisket comfortably.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (~6 oz cooked brisket with sauce)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
