This slow cooker brisket is an effortless way to prepare a tender and juicy beef dinner for any dinner or gathering! Lightly seasoned with my homemade brisket dry rub, each bite has incredible flavor! Let your slow cooker do the hard work for you, and enjoy this delicious and hearty meal with your family on your busy weeknights!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Total Time10 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner Recipes, Main Course, Slow Cooker Crockpot Recipes
Sprinkle the brisket dry rub all over the brisket and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the meat. Place the seasoned brisket into the slow cooker with the fat cap facing upward.
5-6 lb beef brisket, ½ batch brisket dry rub
Replace the slow cooker lid, then cook on low for 10 or more hours.
Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) and combine the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke. Remove the brisket from the slow cooker with tongs and place it on a baking tray. Slather the brisket with your BBQ sauce on all sides.
1 cup BBQ sauce, 2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Bake the brisket in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the outside is nicely browned and caramelized.
Rest for 10 minutes with a piece of aluminum foil over the brisket. Then use a sharp knife to slice the meat against the grain and serve with any remaining BBQ sauce.
Notes
3-4 pound brisket on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
5-6 pound brisket on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 7-8 hours.
Your brisket is done when it is no longer pink, is easily pulled apart, but is not falling apart.
Let your brisket rest for 10 minutes under a loosely tented piece of aluminum foil. This will allow the brisket to absorb most of the juices resulting in extra moist slices of meat!
To store: Let the brisket cool completely, then store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze: Place your cooled brisket in a heavy-duty storage bag and squeeze out the excess air. Enjoy your brisket within 3 months. Thaw in your refrigerator overnight before following the reheating instructions.
To reheat: Wrap your brisket with foil and bake it in an oven-safe dish at 300°F (150°C) for 20 minutes or until it is heated enough to your liking. For more ways to reheat your brisket, check out this article on how to reheat brisket!