Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
• 1 (5-pound) beef brisket

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. In a bowl, mix the paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, cayenne, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon black pepper to make a rub.

2. Pat the brisket dry and rub the seasoning all over it, pressing it in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. In a bowl, whisk the ketchup, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, chopped onion, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chopped chipotles, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.

4. Place the brisket fat side up in a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over it, cover, and cook on low for about 10 to 10.5 hours (about 630 minutes).

5. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 145°F (63°C). The brisket is done when it is fork-tender, usually around 195°F to 203°F (90°C to 95°C).

6. Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and rest it for 15 minutes. Skim the fat from the sauce and season it with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the sauce spooned over it.