Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket

Tender and succulent, slow cooker BBQ brisket glazed in a layer of homemade BBQ sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time, brisket is slow cooked to juicy perfection while you get on with your day.

📝 Ingredients

• 1.8 kg beef brisket
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
• 1 cup tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ((notes 1))
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce ((notes 1))
• 1 tablespoon honey ((notes 1))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Trim the brisket of the largest portions of fat (no need to remove it all, but around 70% is good).
2. 2Pour a tablespoon of water into your slow cooker / crock pot casserole dish then gently place the brisket in.
3. 3THE BRISKET SPICE RUB: Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
4. 4THE BRISKET BBQ SAUCE: Transfer 4 ½ teaspoons of the spice mix to a jug, then add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and honey. Mix well to combine. This is your BBQ sauce.
5. 5Pour 1 teaspoon of oil over the brisket, then add half the remaining spice mix. Rub it in well all over, getting into all the nooks and crannies. Flip and repeat on the other side with the rest of the spices.
6. 6Take ½ cup of the BBQ sauce and pour it over the top of the brisket. Spread it around with a spoon and set the rest aside for later.
7. 7Cook the brisket on low for 8-10 hours until until fork tender (a fork easily pulls pieces off).
8. 8Once the brisket is ready, preheat the overhead grill / broiler to high.
9. 9Add ½ cup of the slow cooker juices to the BBQ sauce in the jug and give it a good mix.
10. 10Place the brisket on a baking tray lined with foil. Brush some of the sauce over the top and grill / broil for 4-5 minutes. Repeat with a second coating until sticky.
11. 11Let it rest for 10-15 minutes, tented with foil.
12. 12Carve the brisket into slices and serve.