This easy slow cooker beef brisket recipe feeds a crowd and includes a simple homemade spice rub to infuse the meat with sweet and spicy flavor while it cooks.
Ryan LiebeYields: 10 serving(s)Prep Time: 20 minsTotal Time: 10 hrs 30 minsSavePrintThere's nothing quite like serving up a big, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth brisket to please a hungry crowd at a summer cookout. And here's the best part: this brisket practically cooks itself, thanks to the trusty slow cooker. That's right, you can put your slow cooker to work in the summer, it's not just for wintery stews! A tough cut like brisket just loves that low-and-slow treatment, and the results are pure magic. Pair it with a crunchy ranch slaw and plenty of pickles for a meal to remember. And if you end up with leftovers, turn them into brisket tacos or tostadas—talk about the gift that keeps on giving!
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Combine the brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, pepper, and mustard powder in a small bowl.
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Trim some of the fat from the brisket, leaving about a ½-inch-thick layer. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket. Wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Whisk together the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the brisket, fat-side up. Cover and cook on low until very tender, 10 hours.
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Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Transfer the brisket to the baking sheet (reserve the cooking liquid in the slow cooker). Broil until the brisket is dark and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes.
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Pour the reserved cooking liquid into a large liquid measuring cup and skim off the fat. Thinly slice the brisket against the grain. Serve with bread, pickles, and the cooking liquid.
