This Crock Pot BBQ Beef Brisket will taste like it's been smoked and tenderized all day long! It has an amazing flavor and homemade sauce!
CROCK POT BBQ BEEF BRISKET
NO SMOKER NEEDED!
WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO COOK BEEF BRISKET?
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
flat end trimmed beef brisket (this is what most grocery stores carry)
For the rub:
chili powder
garlic powder
celery seeds
black pepper
For the BBQ sauce:
ketchup
chili sauce
brown sugar
dry mustard
apple cider or distilled vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
liquid smoke
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT BBQ BEEF BRISKET:
Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl; chili powder, garlic powder, celery seed & pepper. 
Rub seasoning onto the meat. Make sure you rub it in good and all over the meat. That's why it's called a rub. At this point you can cover it in plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge overnight to really deepen the flavors. If you don't have time to do that, don't worry, this will still give your meat great flavor.
When ready, remove meat and cut the brisket across the grain, making thin slices. See diagram below. When you cut across the grain, it gives you a tender cut of meat. This brisket is going to be so amazingly tender when it comes out. Reminder: You always want to cut against the grain of any cut of meat. It keeps it tender. You don't want to shred it.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb flat end trimmed beef brisket
For the rub:
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seeds
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 tablespoon apple cider or distilled vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl; chili powder, garlic powder, celery seed & pepper.
- Rub onto the meat.
- OPTIONAL: Cover it in plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge overnight to really deepen the flavors.
- Place brisket into bottom of the crock pot. Combine all the sauce ingredients and stir together well.
- Pour sauce all over the brisket, coating evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
- Remove meat and cut the brisket across the grain, making thin slices.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Teresa C
What is liquid smoke & where can you buy it? I'm in New York & have never heard of it. Thanks!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Teresa! You will usually find it on the grocery aisle where the gravy is located. It's in a small bottle and in my experience, it is usually on a top shelf. Hope that helps! (a little goes a long way with liquid smoke) 🙂
Anonymous
I don't have any bread to do sandwhichs or potatoes...what kind of sides would be good with this?
Ell C
Simple and everyone loved it. Thanks.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Melissa, I hope you LOVE it!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yay - thank you Cassie!! Love, love hearing that!
Melissa Schroeder
Thank you for this recipe. We are retired military (AF brat and wife) and I lost my recipe for crockpot brisket somewhere along the way. Now that we are living in Virginia it is hard to find a place that knows just how to make it. Definitely going to be making this soon!
Cassie
Made this today and the slow cooker is now empty! Not even any leftovers. It's a winner. Thank you!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Anonymous, yes this would work with any type of roast.
Also, you could certainly put this in the crock pot with the fat side up. I don't trim it off, I just let it cook in it's juices. But you can cook it just like you are used to! 🙂 Hope that helps!
Anonymous
I just have a question about the meat itself...Brisket typically has a layer of fat on one side. do you trim it off before you cook it in the crock pot? When I cook it in the oven, I put the fat side up so it's really juicy.
Anonymous
Would this work with a London broil?
TXsunlover
I was born in Texas & still live in Texas so I've definitely had my fair share (or probably more!) of brisket over the years. It's one of my favorite meats. But we've always cooked them in a smoker or in the oven & I'd never even thought to try one in the crock pot. I've pinned your recipe & the next time we cook a brisket (probably next week) I'm going to put it in the crock pot. Thanks for sharing!
Rebekay
If using the BBQ sauce, it won't burn? I don't have to stir it or anything?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Rebekay, nope, no need to stir it. However, if you are home with it then you could certainly stir it around if you want.
Lisa
Cooking a brisket using your instructions and recipe right now. Oh, can't wait to wake to the smell!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hope you loved it Lisa!
Donna V
can you then put on the grill for a few minutes?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Well, the meat comes out so tender that it may be difficult to switch it over to the grill.
AliaK
I found you on Pinterest and have tried a few of your recipes and they have all been amazing! Including this one. Trust me not all of my Pinterest meals come out great but yours always do. Thank you so much. P.S My family thanks you too 😉
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Alia, that means so much! Thank you! I am so thrilled you are having success with the recipes you have tried. I hope I can continue to bring you lots more recipes that your family will love!
Sharon
I tried this recipe yesterday and I must say it was absolutely delicious, the flavor was incredible and the meat very tender. I was a bit nervous it wouldn't be tender but to my surprise it was. I added a 1/2 of a Sam Adams beer into the crockpot about 2 hours before it was done. The husband had two helpings and said make it again! So glad I found your website it's awesome!!
Sincerely,
Sharon
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you so much Sharon! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know how it turned out for you!
Donna V
Love this
Sandra Giraud
This look so delicious. I must try I never make such of kind meal in my crokpot (I'm french and the crokpot does'nt be used here in my country). So I will try this this sunday for my family. I think they will love that. Blessings
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you Sandra!
Karie
Hi Brandie,
I am new to this as well and desperately want to make your brisket for a gathering of 8 adults.
How would I adjust the ingredients and cooking time? The Internet suggests 1 lb per person because the meat will reduce to 1/2 after cooked. I'm good with 8 bs, but how long do I cook it and how do adjust the goodies?
Thanks !!
Karie from Canada
Brandie
If your crock pot is big enough you should be able to fit it all in. Just double the rest of the ingredients and maybe increase your cook time for another hour or so. Hope your guest enjoy 🙂
Frances R
I made my first brisket last night using your recipe. This was so simple and the brisket was very tender. The flavor was perfect and had me wanting to lick my plate! Thanks for sharing!
Anita at Hungry Couple
This looks so good. We love, love, love brisket!
RC
Thanks for the recipe, nothing in the world better then a tendor piece of meat. By the way living in Eastern Carolina does have its perks. Live in Newport NC, home of the largest whole hog cooking contest in the US. 🙂
Shelly
I seriously did this just yesterday! It was AMAZING and fall-apart tender!
Jules
hi there! first time commentor. I too just recently had brisket for the first time and ironically it was in TX too! My son graduated from basic in San Antonio but we flew into Austin to do some extra sight seeing. Someone had recommended Rudy's BBQ and we seriously ended up eating there 3 times! it was a hard toss between the extra moist brisket or the smoked turkey. Both were mouth watering delish. Thanks for the recipe as i don't have smoker either so i'm pumped up to try this recipe.
Jessica
My husband devoured this!!
Rustown Mom
That looks delish! I am a fan of BBQ pork, too. Another super simple brisket recipe: Slather prepared mustard all over your brisket, sprinkle on a package of onion soup mix, and add a scant bit of water to your crock, on low, for 8 hours. Magic! I have tried so many of your recipes and they are all fabulous!