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Crock pot pulled brisket

Chi & Kel
When it comes to easy, family-friendly meals that deliver big on flavor, crock pot pulled brisket is a must-try recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds beef brisket trim excess fat if desired
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce I used Stubb’s Sticky Sweet BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

For the dry rub:

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Serving suggestions:

  • hamburger buns coleslaw, pickles, French fries or chips, corn on the cob, extra BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and beef broth until well combined, then set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dry rub.
  • Use paper towels to pat the brisket dry, then rub the dry seasoning blend evenly over the entire brisket.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil once the skillet is hot, and sear the brisket on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Place the brisket in the slow cooker and arrange the sliced onions around it.
  • Pour the BBQ sauce and beef broth mixture over the brisket.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. If using a smaller 2-pound brisket, reduce the cooking time to 6-8 hours on LOW.
  • When done, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Slice or shred the brisket, then return the meat to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.

Notes

  1. Cooking low and slow ensures tender meat. If it’s still tough, return it to the slow cooker for another hour.
  2. Slice the brisket against the grain for easier chewing; slicing with the grain makes it tougher.
  3. Any store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce works including sugar free.
  4. Use the provided dry rub, a premade one, or your own seasoning mix.
  5. This BBQ beef is perfect for sandwiches, with rice, or over mashed potatoes with a side of veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 48gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 1378mgPotassium: 925mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 5mg
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