Crock Pot BBQ Beef Brisket (Print Version)
Slow cooked beef brisket infused with smoky, savory flavors and coated in a rich BBQ sauce.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
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3 pounds flat end trimmed beef brisket
→ Rub
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon celery seeds
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
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½ cup ketchup
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½ cup chili sauce
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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½ teaspoon dry mustard
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1½ teaspoons liquid smoke
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine chili powder, garlic powder, celery seeds, and black pepper in a small bowl to form the rub.
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Rub the seasoning evenly over the entire surface of the beef brisket, ensuring thorough coverage.
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Wrap the seasoned brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to deepen flavor, if time allows.
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In a separate bowl, mix ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke until well combined.
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Place the rubbed brisket into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the meat, coating thoroughly.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the brisket is tender.
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Remove the cooked brisket and slice thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
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Optionally drizzle reserved cooking liquid over the sliced brisket before serving to enhance moisture and flavor.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Cutting across the grain after cooking produces tender slices. Refrigerating the brisket with rub overnight intensifies flavor.