Description
Tender, smoky beef brisket seasoned with a savory dry rub, slow-cooked until it shreds easily, and finished with rich barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Combine the thyme, paprika, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a small bowl.
- Pat the brisket dry, then rub the spice mixture across the top and sides of the meat.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of a 7-quart slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned brisket in the slow cooker with the rubbed side facing up.
- Pour the liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce over the brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the brisket separates easily with a fork.
- Carefully transfer the cooked brisket to a large platter.
- Remove and discard the softened fat from the underside of the brisket.
- Shred the brisket with two forks and remove any large fatty pieces.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over it.
- Stir gently, cover, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce becomes hot.
- Serve the brisket warm with your favorite sides or on toasted sandwich buns.
Notes
- Choose a brisket that fits comfortably inside a 7-quart slow cooker.
- Cook the brisket on low for the most tender texture.
- If the meat resists shredding, continue cooking for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Use smoky, sweet, spicy, or tangy barbecue sauce according to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze meal-size portions for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition values represent reasonable estimates per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 1280
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 135