Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

The most popular option for the grill or smoker in Texas, beef brisket can also be cooked in a crockpot. The key to succulence is slow cooking, so using your crockpot is a perfect solution if you don’t have a smoker or prefer to cook your brisket indoors.

First you will be applying a flavorful dry rub. For that, you’ll need cumin, mustard, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. The meat is then baked in the oven for a while.

Next, once browned on the outside, it goes into the crockpot along with BBQ sauce, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, and then it slow cooks until the meat is falling-apart tender and your kitchen smells incredible. Once you’ve shredded the brisket you can broil it crispy or serve it as it is. You can also have it sliced rather than shredded.

The crispy bits, known as “burnt ends” in Texas are the best part of the brisket, according to local wisdom, and Texan pit bosses certainly know their beef.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Brisket is a very popular cut of meat all over the United States, especially in Texas where it’s the number one choice for pitmasters. This recipe includes so much flavor, both from a dry rub and then from the liquid ingredients you slow cook the meat in. It’s simple to prepare and you’re going to love the taste and texture of this delicious slow cooked meat.

How to Serve It:

Slow cooked brisket is a versatile choice. Serve it paired with BBQ sides such as potato salad and green beans, or shred it for using in sandwiches. You can also top pizza with it, include it in enchiladas or quesadillas, or enjoy it with pasta. There are probably another hundred or so delicious serving suggestions you can think up too. Brisket can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Ingredients:

• Beef bouillon cube
• Beef brisket with the fat trimmed
• BBQ sauce
• Water
• Worcestershire sauce

For the rub:

• Cumin
• Brown sugar
• Ground mustard
• Paprika
• Black pepper
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Cinnamon

How to make Slow Cooker Beef Brisket:

Heat the oven to 425 degrees.

Mix together the ingredients for the rub in a bowl, and press it over all the sides of the beef brisket.

Place the brisket onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the brisket from the oven.

Whisk together the bouillon, water, bbq sauce and worcestershire sauce in a bowl, and pour it into the slow cooker.

Add the beef to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Turn the meat halfway through the cooking time.

Remove the meat, shred with forks, and then brush with more BBQ sauce.

Broil for a few minutes if desired to caramelize the bbq sauce on the meat.

This flavorful recipe shows you how to make the most delicious brisket. It’s moist, succulent and tender, boasting incredible flavor. There are plenty of ways to serve this juicy beef and it’s a recipe you’ll want to make over and over.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, once the brisket is ready, it will be good for days and you can prepare it a day or so ahead if you wish.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for several days in the fridge. You can also freeze it in portions, which might be a great idea since you’re cooking several pounds of it!

Variations and Substitutions:

You can add or omit any spices you want or even use a commercial dry rub if you have a favorite. You can also use this recipe with a different type of meat. Pork shoulder, also known as “Boston butt”, is another fantastic choice if you’re in the mood for pork instead of beef.