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

  • slow cooker
  • oven
  • saucepan
  • baking tray

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

  1. Step 1: Combine all rub ingredients. (Tips: Let the rub sit for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.)
  2. Step 2: Rub the mixture all over the brisket. (Tips: Optional marination can be done if time allows.)
  3. Step 3: Place brisket and BBQ sauce ingredients into the slow cooker. (Tips: Ensure brisket fits snugly.)
  4. Step 4: Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. (Tips: Check tenderness after 8 hours.)

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Tools and Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • saucepan

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

  1. Step 1: Combine all sauce ingredients in the slow cooker. (Tips: Mix well to integrate flavors.)
  2. 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.

Tags

beef slow cooker Southern dinner