Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
If you’re looking for a delicious meal, slow cooker beef brisket is a fantastic choice! It’s all about cooking it low and slow, which makes it super tender and packed with flavor. You’ll have juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef that everyone will love. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours and 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Preparation Level: Beginner +
Ingredients
For the Rub
- Brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic salt
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Dry mustard
Beef
- Beef brisket
- Your favorite BBQ sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
The full printable recipe with measurements and instructions is listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start by adding your rub ingredients to a small bowl and mixing them together.
Next, place the brisket in the slow cooker and pour the rub on top. Rub it on both sides of the beef. Pour the apple cider vinegar on the beef, then, top with your favorite BBQ sauce. Place the lid on top, and cook on the low-temperature setting for 10 hours.
The apple cider vinegar helps create tender meat while it cooks.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated. To reheat the brisket, place it in an oven-safe baking dish and add a small amount of beef broth. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Ingredients
Rub
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ Tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Beef
- 3-4 pounds beef brisket fat trimmed off
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce I used Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Add the rub ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Next, add the beef brisket to the slow cooker and pour the rub on top. Rub it into the beef all over. (If you have time you can add the rub 24 hours before and let it marinate in the refrigerator).
- Pour the apple cider vinegar over the beef.
- Add the BBQ sauce and spread it on the beef. Place the lid on top and cook on the low temperature setting for 10 hours.
- Slice the brisket across the grain and serve.
I have a question, do you have to put barbeque sauce on it?
You don’t, but it will be a little dryer if it cooks without sauce. I haven’t tried it this way, but you could try some beef broth in the slow cooker. Maybe about 8 ounces to keep the beef moist.
The texture looks perfect! I can’t wait to try this one, Julie!
Thanks! Hope you love it!
Isn’t the star rating based on actually cooking it and tasting it?I noticed one of your friends gave it a 5 star on looks.Thats a phony review in my opinion.
Thanks for your comment—I totally get what you’re saying. Reviews are most helpful when someone’s actually made the recipe. Sometimes folks get excited and rate based on looks or support, but I always encourage honest feedback from those who’ve tried it. I appreciate you pointing it out!
This was really delicious, many thanks
Thank you so much! So glad you liked it!