Name: Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Beef Brisket: 1.5 – 2 kg (3 – 4 lb) beef brisket; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable/canola oil); Rub: 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons paprika powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; BBQ Sauce: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) ketchup; 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons each black pepper, onion powder, and mustard powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Description

This tender, flavorful slow-cooked beef brisket is coated in a savory spice rub and smothered in a tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, it’s melt-in-your-mouth goodness with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Beef Brisket:
- 1.5 – 2 kg (3 – 4 lb) beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
Rub:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

BBQ Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) ketchup
- 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons each black pepper, onion powder, and mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Prepare the Brisket: Rub the beef brisket with olive oil on all sides.
Make the Rub: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the brisket evenly with this spice rub.
Prepare the BBQ Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Slow Cook the Brisket: Place the brisket in the slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender.
Shred and Serve: Once cooked, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Serve the shredded brisket with the sauce from the slow cooker.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, let the brisket marinate in the rub for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
If you prefer a thicker BBQ sauce, simmer the sauce on the stove for 5–10 minutes before pouring over the brisket.
Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American