Cooking a brisket in a slow cooker is a fantastic way to achieve tender, flavorful results. This convenient method allows you to create a delicious and hearty meal with minimal effort. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue flavor or something more adventurous, there are countless recipes to choose from that cater to every taste. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of selecting the ideal cut of brisket, preparing it for cooking, and choosing the perfect recipe to suit your preferences. Get ready to explore the world of slow-cooked brisket and discover the secrets to creating a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER BEEF BRISKET
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 9h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the brisket on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the brisket (slice it in half lengthwise if too large for the skillet) and cook until browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir the tomato paste into the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the mustard and 1 cup of the vegetable broth; scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits. Carefully transfer the liquid to a slow cooker, along with the onions, carrots and garlic. Then add the brisket, vinegar, Worcestershire, bay leaves, and the remaining 1 cup broth. Cook on low until the brisket is very tender, about 8 hours.
- Remove the brisket to a platter and let rest for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the cooking liquid, season it with salt and pepper, and keep warm.
- Slice the brisket against the grain and serve it with the sauce.
SENSATIONAL SLOW COOKED BEEF BRISKET
Beef brisket cooked to perfection with the perfect blend of seasonings. So tender you can cut it with a fork.
Provided by Cajun Girl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set spice mixture aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and shallots until mushrooms have released their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Set mushroom mixture aside.
- Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. Rub beef brisket thoroughly with spice mixture; place brisket into the margarine and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brown the brisket well on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. As the Worcestershire sauce cooks into the brisket, pour in more, about 1/2 cup at a time, until 1 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce has been added.
- Place a rack into a heavy Dutch oven; place the brisket onto the rack. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce pan drippings, red wine, water, garlic, and beef broth. Top the brisket with the mushroom mixture. Drizzle 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the mushrooms and top with 2 tablespoons sliced unsalted margarine.
- Cover the Dutch oven and bake brisket in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake 1 more hour. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C) and bake 1 additional hour. Baste with pan drippings every hour.
- Let the brisket rest for about 20 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with pan gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1836.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF BRISKET
Simple, savory and warming, this slow-cooker brisket is a traditional take on pot roast that's as easy as it is comforting. Make it the centerpiece of a family feast, or slice and shred it for a sandwich stuffer. Either way, this brisket is true to tradition (or maybe it's superstition), in that it tastes better the next day. So next time you're hosting the family gathering, save some stress and get this done ahead of time.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub brisket with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Rub with salt and pepper. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook brisket in skillet 2 minutes on fattiest side, then turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes on other side, until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Reduce heat to medium; add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to skillet. Add onions; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown. Add carrots and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth; heat just to simmering. Pour mixture over brisket in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until brisket is very tender.
- Transfer brisket to cutting board; cool slightly, cut into slices, and serve with vegetables and cooking juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW-COOKER BRISKET
Skip the grill and let your slow cooker do all the work on this simple brisket. No charcoal needed!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk the bourbon, mustard, chili powder, paprika, sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, cumin, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper together in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Use a fork to pierce deeply all over the brisket, then place in the slow cooker and rub all over with the paste. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 185 to 200 degrees F in the thickest part, about 4 hours.
- Turn the heat off and remove the insert from the slow cooker. Cool the brisket for at least 15 minutes in the cooking liquid.
- Transfer the brisket from the cooking liquid to a large plate or baking sheet, and pat dry with paper towels. Reserve the cooking liquid. In a large cast-iron pan set over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until it starts to shimmer. Add the brisket, fat-side down, and sear until browned and slightly crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Use tongs or two metal spatulas to carefully flip the brisket. Cook until browned and slightly crispy on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board and slice the brisket against the grain. Serve hot with the cooking liquid.
SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET
"I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this entree is often on the menu," writes Anita Keppinger from Philomath, Oregon. "It's fairly inexpensive and takes little effort to prepare. The tender beef tastes wonderful."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside. , Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SLOW COOKER BBQ BEEF BRISKET
Very easy, tender, and tasty brisket. For a small brisket, use 1 jar pickles. Be sure to trim brisket well. Dump in the dill pickle spears, juice and all! Just trust me on this one; the pickles cook down to almost nothing and the juice makes the meat super-tender!
Provided by Christina Tabaretti
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place brisket in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour dill pickle spears and pickle juice over the beef; add barbeque sauce.
- Cook on High until beef shreds easily with 2 forks, about 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1118.7 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
SLOW-COOKER BRISKET
This is a delicious method of preparing a mouth-watering brisket in the crock pot or slow cooker. This recipe uses Claude's Brisket Marinade Sauce which is widely available in Texas. Since I don't live in texas we order it from http://www.claudessauces.com. Trust me, it is worth ordering it! The Sazon can be found in most Mexican isles at the grocery store. We like to shred the brisket and serve in tortillas with sour cream and chili sauce (recipe number 20629). Enjoy!
Provided by Michelle Figueroa
Categories Meat
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Quarter the onion and layer half the onion in the bottom of a crock pot or slow cooker.
- Place brisket on top of onion, fat side up, and top with remaining onion.
- Mix remaining ingredients and pour over brisket.
- Cook on low for six hours.
- If you wish you can add a few potatoes during the last few hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1189.3, Fat 100.4, SaturatedFat 40.4, Cholesterol 275.9, Sodium 1405.6, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 64.3
SLOW-COOKER BEEF BRISKET
This slow-cooker beef brisket recipe is so easy to prepare and has been a family favorite for years. I added the fresh mushrooms to give it more flavor. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms and bay leaves. Combine the tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, vinegar and ketchup; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender., Remove beef and keep warm. Discard bay leaves. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir in cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice meat across the grain; serve with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of brisket: For slow cooking, look for a brisket flat or brisket point, which are the two most tender cuts of brisket.
- Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket to help it cook evenly and prevent the meat from becoming too greasy.
- Season the brisket: Generously season the brisket with your favorite seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add a rub or marinade for extra flavor.
- Sear the brisket (optional): Searing the brisket before slow cooking is a great way to add flavor and color to the meat. To sear the brisket, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add liquid to the slow cooker: Add enough liquid to the slow cooker to cover the brisket halfway. You can use water, beef broth, or a combination of both.
- Cook the brisket on low heat: Cook the brisket on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily. Check the brisket periodically to make sure that there is enough liquid in the slow cooker and add more if necessary.
- Let the brisket rest: Once the brisket is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat and make it more tender.
Conclusion:
Cooking brisket in a slow cooker is a great way to achieve tender, flavorful results. By following these tips, you can ensure that your brisket turns out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, give slow cooker brisket a try!
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