Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe

Name: Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 1 (5-pound) beef brisket

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1 (5-pound) beef brisket

1
Place all of the barbecue sauce ingredients in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker and stir to combine.
2
Place all of the measured brisket ingredients except the brisket in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
3
Place the brisket on a cutting board and cut it in half widthwise.
4
Evenly coat it with the spice rub and place the 2 brisket pieces in the slow cooker.
5
Cover and cook on low until fork-tender, about 10 hours.
6
Transfer the brisket to a clean cutting board.
7
Pour the barbecue sauce from the slow cooker into a medium heatproof bowl and set it aside.
8
Remove the excess fat from the brisket and discard it.
9
Slice the meat against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and return it to the slow cooker.
10
(Alternatively, you can shred the meat with 2 forks.)
11
Use a spoon to skim and discard the fat from the surface of the barbecue sauce.
12
Return the sauce to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine it with the meat.
13
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

350

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups ketchup, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!