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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
4.7 from 54 votes

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

This Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket uses a spice rub of paprika, thyme, cumin, garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper to season a beef brisket before slow cooking it in a broth with liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce. After cooking, the brisket is shredded and combined with barbecue sauce for a saucy, tender dish that can be served warm.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds beef brisket
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme dried leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Instructions

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  1. Combine the thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the top of the brisket.
  2. Pour 1 cup water in the bottom of a large 7 quart slow cooker. Place spice covered brisket in the water. Pour the liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce over top of brisket. Cover with lid and cook on Low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Once done cooking, carefully remove brisket to a large platter. Remove fat from bottom of brisket. It should easily skim right off. Discard fat. Shred brisket.
  4. Place shredded brisket back in slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce all over the top. Gently stir. Cover with lid and cook another 30 minutes or until sauce is heated through. Serve brisket warm and enjoy!