Description
Slow cooker smoked brisket is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it comfort meal with deep smoky BBQ flavor and tender, fall-apart texture. Made with a simple spice rub and rich sauce, this brisket delivers bold flavor without needing a smoker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 pounds beef brisket
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup water optional
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 onion sliced
Instructions
- Mix rub ingredients in a bowl.
- Coat brisket evenly with the rub.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Mix barbecue sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in slow cooker.
- Place brisket into the sauce.
- Add sliced onions on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice or shred and serve with sauce.
Notes
Adjust salt to taste and use your favorite barbecue sauce. Trim excess fat for a less greasy result. Always slice against the grain for best tenderness. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg