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Easy Slow Cooker Brisket

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Easy Slow Cooker Brisket Perfect for Dinner

This Easy Slow Cooker Brisket delivers effortless cooking with juicy, tender results, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 3 pounds Beef Brisket Choose a well-marbled cut
For the Searing
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil
For Flavor
  • 2 cups BBQ Sauce Use a high-quality brand like Stubb’s Sticky Sweet
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can substitute with water if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be a substitute
  • 1 large Onion Thick slices of yellow onion work best
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Use freshly cracked for the best flavor

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the BBQ Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and beef broth until combined. Set aside.
  2. Make the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients until evenly distributed.
  3. Sear the Brisket: Pat brisket dry, rub spice mixture all over, and sear in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Layer sliced onions in the slow cooker, place seared brisket fat side up, and pour BBQ sauce mixture over it.
  5. Cook: Cover and set to cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Serve: Let brisket rest for 15-20 minutes, then slice against the grain or shred. Drizzle with remaining sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Sear the brisket for enhanced flavor and ensure it’s placed fat side up in the slow cooker.

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