Description
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with Homemade BBQ Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a smoky spice rub, tender slow-cooked meat, and a tangy, sweet barbecue sauce. Perfect for entertaining or family dinners, this melt-in-your-mouth brisket is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- For the Brisket:
- 4–5 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce
- For the Spice Rub:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the Homemade Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup seedless blackberry preserves
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon reserved spice rub
- 1 tablespoon mesquite liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Spice Rub: Combine all spice rub ingredients; set aside 1 tablespoon for BBQ sauce.
- Season Brisket: Coat brisket evenly with spice rub. Place on lined baking sheet.
- Sear: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes uncovered.
- Make BBQ Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Prep Slow Cooker: Add 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, water, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and bouillon. Stir.
- Slow Cook: Add brisket to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, flipping halfway.
- Broil: Remove brisket, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for 5–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve: Slice or shred brisket and serve with remaining warm BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze brisket in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven or slow cooker until heated through.
- Make ahead and reheat for easy entertaining.
