Tender super moist beef brisket made in the slow cooker, with amazing bark!
Hey friends! I have a spring and summer friendly recipe that you all are going to love! I’m going to show you how I make my super tender, mouth watering beef brisket in the slow cooker. This recipe is super easy and straight forward. It’s almost impossible to mess this up. I use my homemade bbq rub for my brisket along with apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and olive oil. I mixed the ingredients, and rub it all over the beef brisket, and let it cook overnight in my slow cooker. I then remove the brisket from the slow cooker, and place it in the oven on broil to darken the bark. The outcome is a melt in your mouth- seasoned to perfection- smokey brisket. I kid you not, this brisket is just as good as smoked brisket!
Let’s me show you how I do it!
- You will need 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp of liquid smoke. Combine it with my homemade barbecue seasoning( Yes.. ALL of it)….
2. Once everything is mixed, rub it all over a 7-8lb beef brisket. I left the fat on my brisket ( because I believe that it adds flavor) but if you trim it off if you want to!
Once that the seasoned mixture is rubbed all over the brisket, spray your slow cooker with non stick spray.
Next place the brisket into the slow cooker, and set the slow cooker on low, and let cook for 12 hours.
Once done, there will be a lot of juice from the brisket in the pot. Carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker, and place it in a foil lined dish.
Turn your oven on broil, then place the brisket in the oven . Let it stay in there long enough until the ” bark” ( the rub) darkens.
Once done, remove the brisket out of the oven, and cover it with foil. Let it rest for 1 hour!
And serve!
If the pictures weren’t enough, check out this video tutorial! 😋
- 7-8 lb beef brisket
- homemade barbecue rub
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and bbq rub.
- Once everything is mixed, rub it all over a 7-8lb beef brisket.
- Next, spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Place the beef brisket in the slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker on low and let cook for 12 hours.
- Once done, carefully remove the brisket out of the slow cooker.
- Place the brisket in a foil line baked dish.
- Turn your oven on broil, then place the brisket in the oven. Let it stay in there long enough until the " bark" ( the rub) darkens.
- Once done, remove the brisket out of the oven, and cover it with foil.
- Let the brisket rest for 1 hour!
- Serve and enjoy!
Rosie!!!!! Oh my goodness!!!! Words can’t describe this recipe…….scrumptious! This is the best looking bisket I have seen in a looooong time! The juicy meat with the bark is calling my name. Definitely going on the menu ASAP. Pinned. Thanks for sharing!XOXO
And it’s super easy! Thanks for coming by Mary!
This was amazing. Looked just like the picture and tasted delicious. I’ve always been afraid to cook brisket, but I will always make it this way whenever I do!
Hi Angela! Glad that you tried, and liked my recipe! XOXO
So delicious! Will be a hit with my family!
Thanks for coming by!
Rosie, does the liquid smoke give the meat a strong smoked flavor or just a hint of smoke????
It depends on how much you add. You can add as much or as little as you’d like.
What sides would I make with this??
Try potato salad, baked beans, macaroni salad…. any barbecue side dishes
Woooow! This recipe is unbelievably delicious! My sister sent me this recipe to try because I was wanting more recipes for my slow cooker. My family and I never had brisket before so I thought, let’s give it a try. It was so good, my kids were just complimenting on how yummy it was with every other bite lol. Thank you for sharing this with us Rosie!
Hi Jacel! I love this recipe too! It is by far my easiest brisket recipe, and it always comes out perfect.
Hi!
So I made this for my husband monday night and was ready for him to take burritos to work, tuesday morning. He absolutely!!! Loved them! Now problem is, im making his lunch today and since the brisket has sat over night in the fridge , it doesnt have same juciness and flavors it had tuesday.. And since his coworkers now just how good the burritos were, he wants me to make a few extra for a few of them. How can i fix the dryness and bring that flavor back , from the brisket sitting in the fridge over night? Fyi i shredded it (all) maybe thats why its dry…. But next time i wont…. Please help!
Hi Sonya! I’m glad that you liked the recipe! Next time reserve some of the juice from the slow cooker, and pour it over the shredded meat. That should keep in moist. XOXO
My man loves him some brisket, I can’t wait to make this! Thanks Rosie!
Mine too! This recipe is sooo easy & delicious!! It never fails me.
Lawd…made this today….and it is finger lickin GOOD! ! I used the flat brisket from Costco, and reduced the cooking time. ..did I mention…finger lickin GOOD!!! LOL Thanks for sharing
Hi June!! So glad that you liked the recipe!! Wasn’t it super easy?! I love it!
Hi Rosie
I just made your salsbury steak recipe it came out awesome, this is the next one i want to try But my husband is from southeren Texas he doesn’t like vinager tasting brisket can i leave the vinager out? Is there something else i should add ti replace the liguid in the slow cooker?
Thank you for all your wonderful recipes! I now have lots of new things to make.
Hi Lisa- You can replace the vinegar with water! 🙂
Hi Rosie,
Thank you so much for your recipes. All of your recipes are on point and delicious. I have no doubt that this will be the same. At my local grocery store they have Corned Beef Brisket. Is this the same as Beef Brisket? The picture did not look like a Corned Beef Brisket. Thank you for your help.
Hi Jewel! No, this isn’t corned beef. This is beef brisket. Corned Beef is cured in salt & sugar. This is not.
Im backkkkkkk! lol! So i took your advice and i kept
The juice from the brisket to keep it moist, it was such a hit the first time lol I literally made it three times in about a week maybe a week in a half because my husbands coworkers absolutely loved it lol. Someone even asked if i could make a 13-14lb brisket for him, i was like ummm i dont know about that lol, i am brisketed out. But i loved it and so did my husband and his coworkers, so thank you for the tips. HEY! Do you have a one bake recipe like veggies and meat all in one dish? I saw one on fb, this woman had salmon with corn , broccoli, red potatoes and it actually looked pretty good. She used olive oil, parsley, old bay, butter …. Id love to see your spin on a dish like that! Thank you again!!
Hi Sonya! I will definitely work on more ” one pot” dishes! I’m glad that everyone liked the brisket recipe! I’m going to upload recipes for leftover brisket soon. LOL
could i cook it for 6 hrs on high in the slow cooker ?
This recipe turned out great Rosie thanks for sharing.
Thanks for giving my recipe a go!
In a word “WOW” another word “Awesome”
Thanks Aaron!!
Can I cook the brisket in 6 hrs instead of 12
For best results stick to the recipe.
Hi Rosie I made the barbecue brisket recipe and everyone loved it. I came back to your website to find the barbecue rub recipe so I can make it again but couldn’t find it can you please help?
Hi Magaly! The recipe is here.
My brisket is too big for my slow cooker. Can I cook this in the oven instead? If so, what temp and how long?
Hi Dee, I have a post on how to cook brisket it the oven HERE
I have a brisket that is a little under 4 pounds. Would I still cook it for 12 hours? It’s only my husband and I and I thought the 7-8 pound might be too big. I’m very anxious to try this. It looks delicious!
Hi Vicki! Try 8 hours 🙂
Awesome! I am making thisSaturday! My Brisket is 4.5lbs, so i was thinking 8 hours and found my answer right here! 🙂 Now, approximately how long does it broil for?
I just broil mine until I get the color that I want. Maybe 2 minutes or so. Just keep a close eye one it 🙂
What do you think about putting the rub on the brisket and letting it set overnight in the frig. Then popping it in the slow cooker in the morning to cook? Would the flavors be too intense? Would it change the texture of the meat? Anxious to try it. Have a brisket thawing in the frig now.
I think seasoning, and letting it sit overnight would be fine! XOXO
I have a brisket thats a little under 2lbs (Just me plus 1) how long do I cook it for?
Try 4 hours 🙂
First timer here. My crockpot doesn’t have low to high it goes by temperature, what temperature should I use? Thank you
Hi there Yuliana! The temperature should be 190 F, for 12 hours.
This brisket was such a hit this holiday dinner! I didn’t have 12 hours to cook so I slow cooked mine for 6 on high and it was AMAZING! Thanks for the easy and tasty recipe and can’t wait to see what other goodies are on your website!
Glad that you liked the recipe.
Rosie if I have a roast @2.8 lbs how long would you suggest I cook the brisket on low for?
A roast? Check out my roast recipe here.
Sorry i forgot to mention how many hours to cook on for 2.17 brisket that will make it tender enough for me to shred the meat when its done ?
Try 4-5 hours.
Hi i keep posting my question and it seem like it gets deleted . i just wanted to know how long u cook a 2.18 lb brisket for in the crockpot ?
Hi Dontashia. I noticed that you’ve asked this question several times on my blog, and on YouTube. I responded earlier 🙂
Yes im sorry about that . i kept reposting because i never seen your answer posted. Everytime i would check to see if you commented , my question wouldnt be there anymore.
No, you’re fine! I was worried that you didn’t get my message. 🙂
This recipe rivals, if not surpasses other briskek dishes I’ve had, including those from BBQ establishments. People’s tastes for things will always be subjective, but for those who know what they want in a roast or any other recipe involving their favorite cuts of meat, they can tell almost right away just by looking at the recipe and I already knew by looking at yours! The rub alone was delicious!!! Thank you for a FANTASTICK Brisket recipe!!!
This was excellent ! I will make it again when I have company so that they too can enjoy it.
Thank you,
SusieQ
Thanks for trying my recipe Susie! XOXO
Can you make gravy from the juice left over from the slow cooker? do you have a recipe for that? I would love to try to make it this weekend.
Hi Cheryl. I’m sure that you can. I just don’t have a recipe posted on it.
Hi Rosie! I’m about to give your recipe a try. I have a 5 pound brisket. Is 12 hours on low too long? I noticed the brisket in your sample recipe is 8 pounds. Also, will I have any issues with cutting the brisket while it’s hot? Lastly, I have an internal temperature gauge. What should the internal temperature of the Brisket be after cooking. Thank you!
Hey there Aaron. You have a lot of technical questions. LOL! No need for all he headache. Simply reduce the cooking time by 2 hours or so. Let the brisket rest for a while before cutting it.
Thanks Rosie! I have so many questions because I don’t want to mess it up! Is an hour long enough to let it rest?
Hi hun! You can let it rest for 30 minutes 🙂
You’re the best Rosie! I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Hi do you have to use BBQ Sauce can it be omitted?
BBQ sauce was not used in this recipe.
Hi Rosie!
I found this recipe on Pinterest, and I have 2 crockpots almost done. (My dad gave us a Huge brisket and I had to cut into 3 pieces to fit my crockpots.)
My question is: once done, can I leave in the crockpot a while and then put it into the oven to create the Bark? It’s gone from midnight until noon.
Thank you for your help! And the deliciously smelling house!
Erin
Hi Erin! I wouldn’t keep it in the slow cooker too long, before transferring it to the oven.
Made this last night to serve today. Followed the recipe exactly and will be making it for Memorial day. Can’t say enough. This is great! We have our own farm raised beef and This will now be a go to recipe. Thank you
Hi Saundra! Thanks for trying my recipe! I’m glad that you enjoyed it!
Hi Rosie, if I use a 3-4 lb. brisket, how long do I cook it for in the slow cooker?
Hi Calle. Try 8 Hours:-)
This was flippin’ awesome. I was out of liquid smoke but substituted smoked paprika so probably a similar effect. Couldn’t believe how it tasted and carved like authentic smoked bbq. Will be using this recipe again.
Hi Jan! Glad that you like the recipe!
Hi, Rosie! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe!!! I didn’t mean to buy brisket because I’ve never tried to cook before. However, it was sale and my husband wanted me to do cook somehow!!! Pinterest saved my life!!!! I found your brisket picture. Fewest ingredients and fewest steps… I cooked this yesterday for Father’s Day dinner!! Everybody LOVED it!!! Your homemade BBQ rub is also AWESOME!! I just love your technique: Rub, cook in slow cooker, Broil and rest. These are easy steps and definitely foolproof!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
You are so welcome! Glad that you found my blog! XOXO
Wow!!! I was skeptical at first, but since my husband didn’t make it over the weekend (in the smoker), I decided to try and have meat ready for dinner today (Tuesday) before it was “too old”; if it wasn’t for brisket sandwiches, I could at least shred it and make tacos, but…
It was awesoooooome!! I can say that it was better than the one in the smoker!! Thank you for the recipe, delicious!!
The fat tasted great and kept the meat super moist!
Hi Zoe!!! I’m glad that you liked the recipe! It’s definitely one of my favorites!
I am making it for the first time today in the slow cooker as we speak. Mine was a little big for th crockpot curled up a little on the sides do you think it will still be ok in the crockpot?
It should be fine, because it shrinks when it cooks 🙂
Searching Pinterest for a recipe for beef brisket and came across yours. Heading to the store tomorrow! looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Hi Linda! So glad that you found my blog!
Hi Rosie,
Looks really juicy. can’t wait to try it. i do not have a dry rub recipe yet. i just bought a brisket today. i will be making this soon
Be sure to try my BBQ rub. It’s perfect for this recipe.