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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce is a tender, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal or a crowd-pleasing slider. The brisket is rubbed with a blend of spices, slow-cooked in a tangy, homemade BBQ sauce, then finished in the oven to caramelize the sauce and add a delicious crust. Ideal for meal prep or special occasions, the brisket slices beautifully and pairs wonderfully with classic sides or coleslaw sliders.

Ingredients

Brisket Rub

  • 1.5 – 2 kg / 3 – 4 lb beef brisket
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil like vegetable or canola)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 3/4 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

BBQ Sauce

  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups / 375 ml ketchup
  • 1/2 cup / 110 g packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rub: Combine the olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic in a bowl to create a spice rub. Rub this mixture all over the beef brisket, ensuring full coverage. If possible, refrigerate the brisket with the rub for 30 minutes up to 24 hours to deepen the flavors, though this step can be skipped if short on time.
  2. Make the BBQ Sauce and Add Brisket: In your slow cooker, mix together apple cider vinegar, ketchup, packed brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine, then add the rubbed brisket into the sauce, pressing it down to submerge as much as possible.
  3. Slow Cook the Brisket: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours if your brisket is about 1.5 kg (3 lb), or up to 10 hours for a 2 kg (4 lb) brisket. The meat should become very tender and infused with the BBQ flavors.
  4. Remove Brisket: Carefully transfer the brisket to a tray or plate, setting aside the cooking liquid in the slow cooker for the sauce reduction.
  5. Reduce the Cooking Liquid: Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat and reduce until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken further as it cools.
  6. Roast and Glaze the Brisket: Drizzle the brisket with olive oil, then roast it in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes until brown spots start to appear. Remove the brisket, generously baste with the reduced BBQ sauce, then return it to the oven for 5 minutes. Repeat the basting and roast for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and forms a glossy, flavorful crust.
  7. Serve: Slice the brisket thinly across the grain to maintain tenderness. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side. This brisket is excellent served as a main dish with classic sides or piled onto rolls with coleslaw as sliders for a tasty meal or appetizer.

Notes

  • Note 1: Use a good quality beef brisket with even marbling for the best tenderness and flavor.
  • Note 2: For faster cooking, this recipe can be adapted for a pressure cooker or oven method—adjust cooking times accordingly.
  • Note 3: Leftover brisket is fantastic for sandwiches, tacos, or chopped in baked beans for a smoky flavor boost.
  • When roasting, watch closely to avoid burning the sauce during caramelization.

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