Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Get ready to embark on an adventure as we bring you our Slow Cooker Beef Brisket, a true taste of Southern cuisine. This beloved American classic showcases a portion of succulent beef brisket lovingly coated in a blend of spices, like brown sugar, paprika, garlic and more. Through hours of cooking these flavors meld together to create a mouthwatering caramelized perfection. As the brisket tenderizes to a degree it absorbs the essence of our homemade BBQ sauce. This tantalizing sauce features a combination of apple cider vinegar, ketchup and various spices that add depth and character. The end result? Not just an unforgettable experience that's perfect for gatherings or indulgent family dinners. Get ready to indulge in the enchantment of comfort Southern cuisine, in the comfort of your own kitchen.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 kg / 3 – 4 lb. beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or a neutral oil like vegetable, canola
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, mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste re: spiciness
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- To make the rub combine 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 3/4 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, in a bowl.
- Apply the rub over the beef brisket weighing around 1.5. 2 kilograms (3. 4 pounds) massaging it in for enhanced flavor if you have time.
- For the BBQ sauce mix together minced cloves (2 in total), apple cider vinegar (1/2 cup), ketchup (1 ½ cups), brown sugar (1/2 cup), black pepper, (2 teaspoons each) onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper to taste (adjust as desired; start with about a teaspoon) and Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon) in your slow cooker.
- Place the brisket in the slow cooker with the sauce. Cook on low heat for approximately 8 to 10 hours.
- After removing the brisket from the slow cooker let the sauce simmer until it thickens into a syrupy consistency.
- To roast the brisket to perfection drizzle it with oil. Roast it at around 200°C (390°F) in an oven, for about 15 minutes until nicely browned.
- Once removed from the oven generously baste the brisket with your sauce. Return it to heat for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized.
- Finally, slice up your brisket and serve. Enjoy! Thinly slice the tender brisket, against the grain. Serve it alongside the remaining BBQ sauce. Indulge, in the adventure of Southern cuisine!
Notes
To confirm that this Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe is appropriate, for those on a gluten-free diet, it's important to use ingredients that are approved gluten-free. Take a moment to check the labels of items like spices, Worcestershire, Ketchup, which may occasionally contain additives emanated from gluten or wheat. By opting for alternatives and guaranteeing their status you can relish in the deliciousness of this Southern classic without any worries, about gluten.