Description
This Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket recipe is a tender, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. The brisket is seasoned, slow-cooked until tender, and finished with a rich barbecue sauce for a deliciously smoky taste. Ideal for gatherings or a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1/4 cup barbecue seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket: Place the beef brisket into a large slow cooker (preferably 5 quart in size). If using, rub the brisket thoroughly with the liquid smoke for added smoky flavor, then evenly coat it with the barbecue seasoning.
- Add broth and cook: Pour the beef broth around the brisket in the slow cooker to keep it moist during cooking. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the brisket becomes tender and easy to shred.
- Remove brisket and prepare sauce: Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker. Stir together 1 cup of the beef juices retained in the slow cooker with the barbecue sauce to create a flavorful finishing sauce. Discard any remaining juices.
- Reheat with sauce: Return the brisket to the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the meat. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Slice and serve: Thinly slice the brisket across the grain, shred, or chop it according to your preference. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on top for enhanced taste.
Notes
- Using liquid smoke is optional but adds a deep smoky flavor.
- Cook times may vary based on slow cooker model and brisket thickness.
- Make sure to slice brisket thinly against the grain for the best texture.
- Leftover brisket and sauce can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day.
