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  3. Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

It's incredibly tender and juicy, thanks to the slow cooker.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Jul 9, 2025
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the pioneer woman slow cooker beef brisket
Ryan Liebe
Yields:
10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
10 hrs 30 mins

There's nothing quite like serving up a big, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth brisket to please a hungry crowd at a summer cookout. And here's the best part: this brisket practically cooks itself, thanks to the trusty slow cooker. That's right, you can put your slow cooker to work in the summer, it's not just for wintery stews! A tough cut like brisket just loves that low-and-slow treatment, and the results are pure magic. Pair it with a crunchy ranch slaw and plenty of pickles for a meal to remember. And if you end up with leftovers, turn them into brisket tacos or tostadas—talk about the gift that keeps on giving!

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika 
  • 2 tsp. chipotle chile powder 
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. mustard powder
  • 1 (4- to 5-pound) piece flat-cut beef brisket
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • White bread and pickle slices, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Combine the brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, pepper, and mustard powder in a small bowl.
    2. Step 2Trim some of the fat from the brisket, leaving about a ½-inch-thick layer. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket. Wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
    3. Step 3Whisk together the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the brisket, fat-side up. Cover and cook on low until very tender, 10 hours.
    4. Step 4Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Transfer the brisket to the baking sheet (reserve the cooking liquid in the slow cooker). Broil until the brisket is dark and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes.
    5. Step 5Pour the reserved cooking liquid into a large liquid measuring cup and skim off the fat. Thinly slice the brisket against the grain. Serve with bread, pickles, and the cooking liquid.

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