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Easy Slow Cooker Brisket

Close-up of tender, sliced Brisket in Slow Cooker, showing a dark bark and vibrant pink smoke ring.
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Cook a tender, fall-apart beef brisket entirely in your slow cooker with minimal effort for moist, flavorful shredded beef.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lb beef brisket flat cut
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a small bowl to create the dry rub.
  2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces of the brisket.
  3. In the slow cooker insert, combine the beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Place the seasoned brisket into the slow cooker, fat side up if applicable.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The meat is done when it shreds easily with a fork.
  6. Carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Shred the brisket using two forks or slice against the grain. Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and use that liquid as a serving sauce, or mix with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sear the brisket on all sides in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer thicker slices instead of shredded meat, cook on LOW for 10 hours, then let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • This recipe works well for both flat and point cuts of brisket.

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