Description
This Crockpot Smoky BBQ Brisket brings the heart and soul of Southern cooking right into your kitchen. The combination of a robust spice rub and a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce slowly infuses into the tender fibers of the beef, creating layers of deep, smoky flavor. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, satisfying taste.Perfect for busy weekends, this dish allows you to enjoy the complex flavors of barbecued brisket with the ease of a slow cooker. Whether you’re serving it up at a family dinner or a casual gathering, this brisket promises to be a showstopper. Pair it with some classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
4–5 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
1 cup water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce (directions to follow)
SPICE RUB
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tsp each: garlic powder, salt
1 tsp each: onion powder, chipotle powder, pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for more heat)
BARBECUE SAUCE
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reserved Spice Rub from above
1 tablespoon mesquite liquid smoke (optional but recommended)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Spray a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Trim brisket of excess fat, rinse, and pat dry. If the brisket is too long, slice it in half.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all Spice Rub ingredients. Set aside 1 tablespoon for the barbecue sauce.
Rub the remaining Spice Rub evenly over the brisket and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F to sear.
Combine all Barbecue Sauce ingredients, including the reserved Spice Rub, and whisk together. Remove ½ cup of the sauce to use in the slow cooker, along with the water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and beef bouillon.
Carefully transfer the seared brisket to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours until very tender, flipping halfway through.
Remove the brisket to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with barbecue sauce, and broil for 5-10 minutes until slightly caramelized. Warm the remaining barbecue sauce to serve.
Slice brisket across the grain or chop as desired. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce, or use for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 650