slow cooker essentials: flavorful spicy brisket

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Feb 19, 2022

I will admit that I have not cooked a lot of briskets in the slow cooker, but this one came out really good. Lots of flavor and fork tender, and that is all you can ask for. This brisket is all about the spice mix. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 14 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 - 3 pounds untrimmed flat-cut brisket
  • THE RUB
  • 3 cloves baked garlic
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, i prefer grey poupon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin variety
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • THE BRAISE
  • 12 ounces lite beer, like corona
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can with juice

How To Make slow cooker essentials: flavorful spicy brisket

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    You will need a slow cooker/Instant Pot to make this recipe
  • Step 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 4
    Add the rub ingredients to a blender.
  • Step 5
    Blend until completely smooth.
  • Step 6
    Rub on the brisket.
  • Step 7
    Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Step 8
    Add the beer and tomatoes to the bowl of your slow cooker.
  • Step 9
    Unwrap the brisket and add to the slow cooker.
  • Step 10
    Cook on low for 10 – 12 hours.
  • Step 11
    Briskets are notorious for being difficult to cook. Some take ten hours, some much longer. Just keep an eye on it after about ten hours and check it now-and-then. This particular brisket to almost thirteen hours.
  • Step 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    Step 13
    I served this brisket with rice and broccoli but choose whatever you want. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American

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