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Slow Cooker Texas Smoked Beef Brisket

A tender, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker Texas smoked beef brisket featuring a robust spice rub and rich barbecue braising liquid.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Texas
Calories: 342
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons smoked paprika 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1.5 pounds beef brisket 1.5 pounds beef brisket
  • 0.75 cup barbeque sauce 0.75 cup barbeque sauce
  • 0.25 cup water 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 0.25 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 0.5 onion 0.5 onion

Method
 

  1. Mix smoked paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl.
  2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire beef brisket.
  3. Place the seasoned brisket in a large resealable bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  4. Stir barbeque sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in the slow cooker.
  5. Remove the brisket from the bag and lay it directly into the sauce.
  6. Arrange the sliced onion rings evenly over the top of the brisket.
  7. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours until the meat is very tender.
  8. Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Slice against the grain or shred with forks.
  10. Serve hot with the reserved sauce from the slow cooker.

Notes

For the best texture, always slice the brisket against the grain.
Store leftovers in an airtight container with a splash of broth to retain moisture for up to four days.