This easy slow cooker beef BBQ Brisket is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It is cooked slowly over the day as the flavor from the brisket rub infuses into the meat making an amazingly delicious brisket with very little effort!
Combine all ingredients in the rub and mix to combine.
To prepare the brisket:
Rub the brisket on all sides thoroughly with the brisket rub.
Combine the barbecue sauce and broth in the bottom of the crock pot and mix. Lay the brisket on top of the BBQ sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
Remove brisket and slice, or shred, and return to sauce mixture.
Serve hot with your favorite sides, on a bun, or on a baked potato.
Optional:
Once the brisket is done in the slow cooker, remove the brisket (in one piece) and place it on a baking sheet. Line the baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
Bake for 15 minutes at 450˚F to get the smoked BBQ brisket color and texture on the outside of the brisket. The outside of the brisket will darken in color and the edges will begin to crisp as the inside stays tender and juicy.
Notes
Substitutions:
Beef Broth — You can also use chicken or vegetable broth.
How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
in the freezer up to a month
How to Freeze: Crock pot BBQ brisket can be easily prepared as a freezer meal to make on another busy night, or give to a friend in need. This meal can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Prepare the rub and coat the brisket in the rub.
Mix the BBQ sauce and broth and then package sauce and brisket in a freezer bag, or freezer friendly container.
Once ready to cook, thaw for 36-48 hours in the refrigerator.
Cook as directed.
How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments.