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Tender Smoky Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Recipe Perfect for Easy Meals

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A tender, smoky BBQ brisket cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, delivering melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, balanced flavors with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds flat cut beef brisket
  • 1 cup smoky BBQ sauce (e.g., Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket fat to about ¼ inch and pat dry.
  2. Mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl to make the spice rub.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the brisket, pressing it into the meat.
  4. Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Lay the brisket fat side up over the onions and garlic.
  6. Pour beef broth and apple cider vinegar around the edges of the brisket, avoiding pouring directly on the meat.
  7. Spread half of the BBQ sauce over the brisket, reserving the rest for serving.
  8. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours without lifting the lid.
  9. After 8 hours, check tenderness by inserting a fork; cook longer if needed.
  10. Remove brisket and let rest for 15 minutes.
  11. Slice thinly against the grain and serve with reserved BBQ sauce.

Notes

Do not lift the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain steady heat. For a thicker sauce, simmer cooking liquid in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Can cook on high for 4-5 hours but check often to avoid drying out. Use almond flour as a thickener for low-carb gravy. Substitute smoked paprika with chipotle powder for spicier flavor. Use gluten-free BBQ sauce for gluten-free diet. Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.

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