Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Brisket
Juicy, tender, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor, this Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Brisket is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next family dinner or backyard gathering. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines a perfectly seasoned dry rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and garlic powder with a tangy, homemade barbecue sauce featuring apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of liquid smoke. Slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours, the brisket becomes fall-apart tender, while sliced onions infuse the dish with subtle sweetness. Serve it sliced or shredded, generously smothered in the rich barbecue sauce, alongside classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a hearty, comforting meal. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend feasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef brisket and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to form a dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the brisket.
Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the crock pot to create a bed for the brisket.
Lay the brisket on top of the onions, fat-side up.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
Pour the sauce mixture over the brisket, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Carefully remove the brisket from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Slice the brisket against the grain or shred it, depending on your preference.
Serve the brisket with the cooked onions and drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce from the crock pot on top. Pair with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1684 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 873 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
