Description
Tender and flavorful slow cooker beef brisket coated with a smoky, sweet spice rub and simmered low and slow with apple cider vinegar and BBQ sauce for a melt-in-your-mouth main dish perfect for gatherings or hearty family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Rub
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ Tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Beef
- 3-4 pounds beef brisket, fat trimmed off
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rub: In a bowl, combine the light brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic salt, cumin, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and dry mustard. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful spice rub.
- Season the Brisket: Place the trimmed beef brisket into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the prepared rub evenly over the brisket and rub it all over the meat to ensure full coverage. For enhanced flavor, you may apply the rub 24 hours ahead of cooking and refrigerate the meat to marinate.
- Add Vinegar and BBQ Sauce: Pour the apple cider vinegar evenly over the brisket. Then, spread the BBQ sauce generously on top of the beef, covering all surfaces.
- Cook Low and Slow: Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on the low temperature setting. Let it cook undisturbed for 10 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and infused with the rub and sauce flavors.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the brisket. Slice it across the grain into desired thickness and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Nutrition values provided are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredient brands and portions.
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the brisket with the rub for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Ensure to slice the brisket against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
