Slow Cooker Barbecue Brisket
Tender brisket, slow-cooked to perfection, infused with smoky barbecue flavor that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. Simply set it and forget it as your kitchen fills with the irresistible aroma of slow-cooked perfection. Whether it's a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser every time.
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Brisket
Prep Time60 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time480 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 beef brisket (4 to 5 lbs), trimmed
1 (1 oz) pkg onion soup mix
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
4 cloves garlic, halved
1 cup beef broth
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
- Rub the brisket with onion soup mix, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the meat and garlic to the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour into slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until brisket is tender to slice but not falling apart.
- Transfer brisket to a baking sheet. Heat oven to 400° F. Strain the liquid from slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a low boil. Cook for 20 minutes, or until it reduces by half and begins to thicken to a syrup consistency.
- Place brisket in oven, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Brush brisket with sauce. Place under the broiler for 5 minutes. Brush the brisket again. Broil for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven. Slice thinly against the grain. Skim the fat from top of sauce. Serve the sauce with the brisket.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 490, Fat: 11 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 200 mg, Sodium: 1,470 mg, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 66 g.
60 minutes
Prep Time
480 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
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Makes 6 servings
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Brookshire's Tomato Ketchup - 38 Ounce
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Brookshire's Apple Cider Vinegar - 32 Fluid ounce
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Brookshire's Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar - 2 Pound
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Brookshire's Worcestershire Sauce - 10 Fluid ounce
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Colman's Mustard Powder, Double Superfine - 2 Ounce
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Brookshire's Ground Cayenne Pepper - 1.7 Ounce
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 490, Fat: 11 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 200 mg, Sodium: 1,470 mg, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 66 g.
Directions
- Rub the brisket with onion soup mix, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the meat and garlic to the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour into slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until brisket is tender to slice but not falling apart.
- Transfer brisket to a baking sheet. Heat oven to 400° F. Strain the liquid from slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a low boil. Cook for 20 minutes, or until it reduces by half and begins to thicken to a syrup consistency.
- Place brisket in oven, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Brush brisket with sauce. Place under the broiler for 5 minutes. Brush the brisket again. Broil for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven. Slice thinly against the grain. Skim the fat from top of sauce. Serve the sauce with the brisket.