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The Very Best Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket

Imagine coming home after a long day, only to be welcomed by the irresistible scent of Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket. It's a breeze to make and the taste? Absolutely amazing! You can't help but wonder, who came up with the genius idea of the slow cooker? Well, thankfully, someone did, and it's here to make your life easier. Just imagine, you simply toss a few ingredients into the pot, and voila, your meal practically cooks itself! Speaking of incredible meals, have you heard that some friends even cook deep dish pizza that way? Unbelievable, right? So, if you're on the hunt for a sensational new recipe, look no further. Get ready for pure happiness and culinary delight!
Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket with onions and asparagus on white plate

You can't mess up slow cooking if you follow a few basic rules:

  • Don't use frozen foods
  • Choose the best cuts of meat for this application
  • Trim fat
  • Brown meats before slow cooking for the most flavor
  • Layer ingredients to keep meats out of juice, or meat will get soggy.
  • Don't add too much fluid
  • Cook on low to avoid cooking too quickly
  • Be sure you plug the unit in and test that it's working before you leave
  • Be sure to close the lid before you leave for work

You'll love the convenience of slow cooker meals! With just 20 minutes of prep in the morning, you can have a delicious dinner ready by evening. Set it up, let it cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, and enjoy the fork-tender Brisket. The cooking time may vary depending on weight and temperature, but rest assured, this dish is forgiving and will turn out perfectly every time.

This slow cooker BBQ brisket recipe is as delicious as it is easy to make.

You can rely on this recipe to produce a delicious roast that stays juicy, thanks to the slow cooking process and the addition of plenty of onions. This old-school roast effortlessly prepares itself all day with just a few ingredients. The result is a mouthwatering meal that is incredibly tender and flavorful.

This family-friendly dish requires minimal effort and cleanup, allowing you to enjoy your day without worrying about cooking. In less than 30 minutes, you can have all the prep work done, giving you the luxury of returning home to a fantastic meal.

Our homemade honey BBQ sauce recipe makes this dish

Our homemade honey BBQ sauce is incredibly easy to make and can be used in various recipes. Imagine marinating and grilling chicken breast, steak, or even a whole rockfish with this amazing sauce. And the best part? It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for weeks. Give it a try and elevate your dishes to a new level of deliciousness!.

Onions in cooker

How to Make Slow Cooker Brisket:

  • Remove Brisket from the fridge and allow it to reach room temperature.
  • Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
  • In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine onion and garlic
  • Rinse Brisket in cold water and pat dry
  • Rub Brisket on both sides with a generous amount of salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Thoroughly season the meat with the rub.
  • On a skillet, sear all sides of the Brisket for five minutes on each side
  • Cover brisket with Honey BBQ Sauce on both sides
  • Place the BBQ marinated Brisket, fat side up, in the slow cooker on a bed of onions.
  • Add beef broth
  • Cover and cook on low until brisket is fork-tender, about 6-8 hours
  • Remove Brisket and allow to sit for 15 minutes, thinly slice against the grain
  • Serve with onion, some cooking liquid, and fresh-grated horseradish root

Adapting our Slow-Cooker Brisket Recipe

  • Skip the Honey BBQ sauce recipe and add 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce and 1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • Dry rub both sides with a seasoning blend designed for Brisket
  • Mix up a rub with paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, and honey in a bowl, and dry rub both sides of the beef.
  • Cover with onion soup mix and water for authentic old-school slow cooker brisket.

We hope that this blog post has inspired you to give the slow cooker a try and to explore delicious dishes that can be made from it. This BBQ brisket recipe is a great place to start - simple ingredients combined with the slow cooking process yield an amazing, flavorful dish. It's the perfect solution for busy days when you want a home-cooked meal but don't have the time to spend hours in the kitchen prepping and cooking. And if you're feeling adventurous, you should also consider trying things like deep-dish pizza! Who knew that something so simple could make such a positive impact on your culinary life? So what are you waiting for? Try this delicious recipe today and share it with your friends and family!

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Kara waxes about the bees, creates and tests recipes with her friend Joyce, and does her best to share what she’s learning about the bees, honey, ingredients we use and more. Read more about Kara