Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket

Here you will find a fall apart tender slow cooker BBQ brisket in this recipe. It is quick prep, and you can set it and forget it until dinner is ready. This is a must make way to get that flavorful and tasty brisket you are craving.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 hr
Total time: 10 hr 10 min
Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

4 lb beef brisket trim excess fat if desired
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 Large Onion sliced
1 1/2 cup BBQ sauce I used Stubb’s Sticky Sweet BBQ sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
Parsley (for garnish (optional)) optional
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Method

In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and beef broth. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients.
Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Then massage the dry rub all over the brisket.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil and then sear the brisket on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes each side.
Transfer the brisket into the bottom of the slow cooker pot and surround with the sliced onions.
Pour the BBQ sauce and broth mixture over the brisket.
Cover with the lid. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. For a smaller 2 pound brisket, cook for less time on LOW for 6-8 hours.
Once cooked, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Slice or shred the meat then return it back to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Optional step:

Make brisket burgers by adding the brisket into a warm hamburger bun, topping with coleslaw and pickles, and serving with a side of French fries or chips. Enjoy!