Crock Pot Sweet Sour Brisket
Transform your next family dinner with this irresistible Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Brisket, a slow-cooked masterpiece that combines tender beef brisket with a tangy-sweet homemade sauce. Perfectly seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, this 4-pound brisket is layered over caramelized onions and garlic, then bathed in a rich sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Let the Crock Pot work its magic for 8 hours, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture and unforgettable flavor. Finish with a thickened glaze using cornstarch, and serve this crowd-pleasing dish alongside mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or rice for the ultimate comfort meal. This recipe delivers all-day depth of flavor with minimal hands-on effort, making it a must-try for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season the brisket generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
Peel and slice the onions into thick rings, and mince the garlic cloves.
Place the onions in an even layer at the bottom of the Crock Pot, then add the minced garlic on top.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and beef broth until fully combined.
Place the seasoned brisket on top of the onions and garlic in the Crock Pot.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the brisket, ensuring the meat is covered as much as possible.
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 8 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender and easily shred-able.
Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the Crock Pot and place it on a large cutting board or platter. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
Transfer the sauce from the Crock Pot into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and allow the sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slice the brisket across the grain into thin slices and drizzle the thickened sauce over it before serving.
Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.5 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.1 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1706 mg | 568% | |
| Sodium | 12504 mg | 544% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.2 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.8 g | ||
| Protein | 544.3 g | 1089% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 52.9 mg | 294% | |
| Potassium | 6109 mg | 130% | |
*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.
