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Slow Cooker Brisket

Indulge in our perfect Slow Cooker Brisket recipe with tender, flavorful results every time. This easy beef brisket cooks in just 5 hours with simple spices and barbecue sauce for authentic BBQ taste at home!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat your brisket dry with paper towels. Stir the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together.
  • Use your hands to rub the spice mix into the brisket until it is evenly coated. Place the brisket in the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8-9 hours or High heat for 5 hours.
  • After 5 hours (or 8-9 if cooked on low), transfer your brisket to an oven-safe serving dish. Brush the brisket with barbecue sauce and broil on high for about 5 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce is bubbling.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

Slow Cooker Size: 6-quart
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
  • Regular paprika can be used instead of smoked paprika - it will still taste delicious!
  • Replace the spice blend with your favorite dry rub if preferred.
Preparation Tips
  • Don't trim fat off brisket before coating with spices and cooking.
  • No need to add liquid to the slow cooker - just coat brisket and place inside.
Serving Suggestions
  • Best served sliced or shredded
  • Pair with classic barbecue sides like baked beans, Texas toast, mac and cheese
Storage & Reheating
  • Store leftover brisket in the fridge for up to 4 days by wrapping in tin foil and placing in a ziploc bag or airtight container
  • Reheat in microwave for about 45 seconds until war.m in the middle - easier if thinly sliced or shredded.
  • Serve reheated brisket with extra barbecue sauce since it will dry out slightly when reheated.

Nutrition

Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1588mg | Potassium: 1320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 7mg

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