Easy Slow Cooker Smoked Brisket

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef brisket; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 TB onion powder; 2 TB good quality liquid smoke; Kosher salt to taste; Optional: freshly chopped parsley for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
314 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Easy Slow Cooker Smoked Brisket

Iris Warren

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This Easy Slow Cooker Smoky Brisket is full of that smoked flavor you love, without hassling with a smoker. The beef comes out tender and juicy every time!

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Ingredients

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4 lbs beef brisket fresh, unseasoned beef brisket (not in a salty brine or pre-seasoned)
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 TB onion powder
2 TB good quality liquid smoke
Kosher salt to taste
Optional: freshly chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Pat dry beef with paper towels to completely remove any excess moisture. Trim excess fat, but leave some, as some fat is necessary for flavor. Place beef on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
Evenly press on the garlic, black pepper, and onion powder all over the roast. Sprinkle light layer of kosher salt over roast (check the level of salt in your liquid smoke to determine whether to go light or heavier with the kosher salt.) Gently pour/pat on the liquid smoke. Tightly wrap beef with foil and seal closed.
Place foil-wrapped roast directly into the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 hours. Carefully unwrap foil (take care not to get burned by steam) and check for fork-tender doneness. Taste beef and sprinkle on more kosher salt to taste, if needed. Place beef onto serving plate. Taste the smoked juices and add salt as needed to the sauce.
Slice beef and pour juices over the top. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or with your preferred BBQ sauce.

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Check your brisket to be sure it's not already pre-seasoned or packaged in a salty brine. If so, omit the salt, as liquid smoke is typically a bit salty already. You can always add salt to taste once the roast is done, if needed.
Corned beef is generally pre-soaked in a salty brine. If you bought corned beef, use this corned beef recipe instead.

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Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1.3g (0%) Protein 41.4g (83%) Fat 14.7g (23%) Saturated Fat 5.2g (26%) Cholesterol 123.3mg (41%) Sodium 157.9mg (7%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%)