Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket (Edit recipe)

This slow cooker BBQ brisket uses a homemade seasoning rub and your preferred BBQ sauce. You can also make this tender brisket recipe in the Instant Pot.

10 minutes

5 hours

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	720
Fat:	28 g
Carbohydrates:	19 g
Protein:	93 g
Cholesterol:	133 g
Sodium:	2358 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	12 g
Calculated per serving.

by Fit Slow Cooker Queen

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

4-5 lb Beef Brisket, fat trimmed
2 cups Smoky BBQ Sauce, or BBQ sauce of choice
1 cup Beef Broth, low-sodium
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or oil of choice

Homemade BBQ Rub (use 1/4 cup in recipe)

4 tsp Paprika
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
1.5 tsp Salt, (or more)
1 tsp Black Pepper
.5 tsp dried Oregano
.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Prepare the Brisket

In a small bowl, mix together the homemade BBQ rub ingredients until well blended. Rub the seasonings all over the brisket until evenly covered.

Slow Cooker

Optional step – Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared brisket to the pan & cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
Pour broth into the slow cooker.
Add the prepared brisket, fat side up.
Pour BBQ sauce on top of the brisket.
Cook HIGH 4-5 hours, LOW 8-10.
Remove brisket from the slow cooker. Either cut against the grain or shred the meat. Return the brisket to the slow cooker until ready to serve.

Instant Pot

Optional step – Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared brisket to the pan & cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
Pour broth into the pressure cooker and deglaze by scraping off any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add brisket back into the Instant Pot, fat side up. Pour BBQ sauce on top.
Select manual setting. Adjust to high pressure & and set time for 25 minutes per pound of meat. Naturally for about 10 minutes, then quick release for remaining pressure.
Remove brisket from the Instant Pot. Either cut against the grain or shred the meat. Return the brisket to the Instant Pot until ready to serve.

Notes

Jazz this BBQ brisket recipe up by adding sliced onion or even bell peppers. // When done cooking, you should be able to easily remove any remaining fat with a fork or knife. // To reheat, add the brisket back into the slow cooker or Instant Pot and reheat on the warm setting. If you’re using a Crock-Pot brand of slow cooker, did you know that the base is oven safe? Yup, you can pop the entire base in the oven for temperatures up to 400 degrees.