Tender Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Indulge in this deliciously tender beef brisket cooked in a homemade BBQ sauce, perfect for a Southern-style meal or sliders.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Total Time: 10 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 8 – 10 servings
Full Ingredient List
- 1.5 – 2 kg / 3 – 4 lb beef brisket
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp mustard powder
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Beef Brisket Preparation
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 – 2 kg / 3 – 4 lb | beef brisket | rolled chuck | |
| 1 tbsp | olive oil | or a neutral oil like vegetable or canola | vegetable oil, canola oil |
| 1 tbsp | brown sugar | coconut sugar | |
| 2 tsp | paprika | ||
| 1 tsp | onion powder | ||
| 1 tsp | garlic powder | ||
| 1/2 tsp | cumin | ||
| 3/4 tsp | mustard powder |
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine all rub ingredients. (Tips: Let the rub sit for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.)
- Step 2: Rub the mixture all over the brisket. (Tips: Optional marination can be done if time allows.)
- Step 3: Place brisket and BBQ sauce ingredients into the slow cooker. (Tips: Ensure brisket fits snugly.)
- Step 4: Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. (Tips: Check tenderness after 8 hours.)
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | ketchup | ||
| 1/2 cup | apple cider vinegar | ||
| 1/2 cup | brown sugar | packed | coconut sugar |
| 2, minced | garlic cloves | ||
| 2 tsp | black pepper | ||
| 2 tsp | onion powder | ||
| 2 tsp | mustard powder | ||
| 1 tsp | cayenne pepper | adjust to taste | |
| 1 tbsp | Worcestershire sauce | tamari |
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine all sauce ingredients in the slow cooker. (Tips: Mix well to integrate flavors.)
- Step 2: Simmer sauce in a saucepan to a syrupy consistency after slow cooking. (Tips: Reduce over medium-high heat.)
Additional Information
Notes: Best served sliced with coleslaw or piled on buns for sliders.