Crock Pot Brisket with BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Crock Pot Brisket Recipe with BBQ Sauce is a hands-off, slow-cooked delight that turns a fatty brisket into tender, flavorful meat infused with a smoky, sweet, and savory blend of spices and sauces. Perfect for easy dinners or weekend gatherings, the brisket cooks low and slow in a slow cooker until fork tender and juicy, served with rich BBQ sauce and optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brisket and Marinade
- 5-7 pound brisket, fat trimmed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Dry Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket: Trim excess fat from the 5-7 pound brisket and place it into the basin of a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 6 quarts.
- Add liquids: Pour in 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce over the brisket to infuse flavor and keep the meat moist as it cooks.
- Season the meat: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over the brisket, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add BBQ sauce: Pour half of the 1 cup BBQ sauce over the top of the seasoned brisket, allowing the sauce to seep into the meat as it slow cooks.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Cook until the brisket is fork tender, meaning it easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the brisket from the slow cooker, slice against the grain, and drizzle with the remaining BBQ sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check tenderness after 8 hours.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Leftover brisket makes excellent sandwiches or tacos the next day.
- Let the brisket rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches at least 190°F for perfect tenderness.