Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
This Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket is fall-apart tender, rich in smoky barbecue flavor, and incredibly easy to make. With a simple spice rub, homemade sauce, and hours of low, slow cooking, you get a hearty, satisfying meal that works for weeknights, holidays, or anytime you’re craving comfort food. Perfect sliced or shredded!
Ingredients
For the Spice Rub
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed optional
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke or ¼ tsp smoked paprika
Brisket
- 3 to 4 lb beef brisket trimmed with fat cap left on top
Instructions
- Rub the brisket with spice mixture. Cover and marinate overnight or for at least 1 hour.
- Mix the sauce in a bowl. Adjust to taste and refrigerate until use.
- Place the brisket fat side up in a slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.
- Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or until fork-tender.
- Rest the brisket on a cutting board for 15–20 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Serve warm with extra sauce. Perfect in buns or plated with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results.
- The brisket can be made a day ahead and reheated with better flavor.
- Always slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Per Serving (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 422 kcal |
| Protein | 48g |
| Total Fat | 17g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Carbohydrates | 18g |
| Sugars | 15g |
| Sodium | 1750mg |
| Cholesterol | 141mg |
| Fiber | 0.3g |
| Potassium | 910mg |
| Iron | 5mg |
| Vitamin A | 307 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 31 mg |