Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Introduction:

This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe offers a tender, juicy beef brisket slow-cooked to perfection in a homemade BBQ sauce. The brisket is cooked until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, then finished off in the oven or grill to achieve a beautifully caramelized crust. This dish is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or even as a special dinner for a crowd. Serve with coleslaw, cornbread, or use it for sliders for a fantastic meal.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lbs (1.5-2 kg) beef brisket
• 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil

Rub:

• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ¾ tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

BBQ Sauce:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1½ cups ketchup
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 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 brisket: Mix the rub ingredients together. Rub the mixture all over the beef brisket. If time allows, let the brisket sit for 30 minutes to 24 hours in the fridge to marinate.
2. Prepare the slow cooker: Combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Add the brisket to the slow cooker, coating it in the sauce.
3. Slow cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 to 10 hours, depending on the size of your brisket.
4. Finish in the oven: Once the brisket is done, preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Transfer the brisket to a baking tray, drizzle it with oil, and bake for about 15 minutes until caramelized. Baste it with the sauce, and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the crust is golden and sticky.
5. Reduce the sauce: While the brisket is in the oven, pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Simmer it on medium-high heat until it thickens into a syrupy BBQ sauce.
6. Serve: Slice the brisket thinly across the grain. Serve with the homemade BBQ sauce on the side. It pairs wonderfully with cornbread, coleslaw, or piled onto sliders.

Conclusion:

This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is an impressive, flavorful dish that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. The slow cooking process ensures tender, juicy meat, while the finishing touch in the oven provides that beautiful caramelized crust. Whether served as part of a hearty meal or on sliders, this brisket recipe is a must-try for lovers of Southern-style BBQ.

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