Tender Crock Pot Brisket (Printer-Friendly)

Tender brisket slow-cooked with spices and barbecue sauce for rich, juicy flavor and easy serving.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 4 to 5 pound beef brisket (flat cut)

→ Liquids

02 - 1 cup beef broth
03 - 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

→ Dry Rub

04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
07 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
15 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Sauce

16 - 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Pour beef broth and optional liquid smoke into the base of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Combine all dry rub ingredients thoroughly until evenly blended.
03 - Generously coat the entire surface of the brisket with approximately 1/3 cup of the dry rub mixture.
04 - Position the brisket fat side up in the slow cooker and brush evenly with half of the barbecue sauce.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, checking tenderness after 7 to 8 hours by testing if a fork easily pulls the meat apart.
06 - Remove the cooked brisket, brush with remaining barbecue sauce, and broil on high for 4 to 5 minutes until a golden brown crust forms.
07 - Allow brisket to rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain using a sharp knife for tender, even pieces.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For enhanced smoky flavor, add 1 teaspoon liquid smoke to the beef broth before cooking.

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