Name: Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 15 min
Ingredients: 3–4 lb (1.5–2 kg) beef brisket; 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil (vegetable, canola); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; ¾ teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup (125 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1½ cups (375 ml) ketchup; ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons each: black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Description

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce delivers fall-apart tender meat coated in a bold, homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for family dinners or party sliders—give it a try and let us know your favorite way to serve it!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Brisket:

3–4 lb (1.5–2 kg) beef brisket

1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil (vegetable, canola)

Spice Rub:

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon cumin

¾ teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

BBQ Sauce:

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup (125 ml) apple cider vinegar

1½ cups (375 ml) ketchup

½ cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed

2 teaspoons each: black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Prepare the Rub: In a bowl, mix all the spice rub ingredients. Rub the mixture evenly over the brisket. For enhanced flavor, let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Combine in Slow Cooker: Combine all BBQ sauce ingredients directly in the slow cooker, stirring well. Nestle the brisket into the sauce, making sure it’s fully coated.

Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, depending on the size of the brisket, until the meat is tender.

Caramelize the Brisket: Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Transfer the brisket to a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes. Baste with the reduced BBQ sauce and return to the oven for another 5–10 minutes until caramelized.

Reduce the Sauce: While the brisket is in the oven, pour the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.

Serve: Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the reduced BBQ sauce.

Notes

Brisket can be substituted with chuck roast if needed.

Marinating enhances flavor but is optional.

Reduce sauce until syrupy for best consistency.

Ideal for slicing or shredding—great in sliders with coleslaw.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours