Video above. Beef brisket slow cooked until tender, then finished in the oven to get that gorgeous caramelisation, basted with a homemade BBQ Sauce that the brisket is cooked in. Slice it and serve as part of a hearty Southern style supper or pile it up high on sliders!
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT600M
Total time: PT615M
Rating
4.98 stars (588 reviews)
Keywords
beef brisket, Brisket, Slow Cooker Brisket
Ingredients
1.5 – 2 kg / 3 – 4 lb beef brisket ((Note 1))
1 tbsp olive oil ((or a neutral oil like vegetable, canola))
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
3/4 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 cup / 125 ml apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups / 375 ml ketchup
1/2 cup / 110g brown sugar (, packed)
2 tsp EACH black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper ((adjust to taste re: spiciness))
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Categories
Mains
Cuisine
American
Southern
Steps
Mix Rub ingredients. Rub all over brisket. If time permits, leave for 30 minutes – 24 hours in the fridge, but I rarely do this.
Combine BBQ Sauce ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix then add the brisket – squish it in if needed, like I did (see video).
Slow cook in slow cooker for 8 hours (1.5 kg / 3 lb) to 10 hours (2 kg / 4 lb). (Note 2 for pressure cooker and click here for oven)
Remove brisket onto a tray.
Pour liquid in slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium high heat and reduce until it thickens to a syrup consistency (it thickens more as it cools).
Meanwhile, drizzle brisket with oil then roast in a 200C/390F oven for 15 minutes until brown spots appear. Remove then baste generously with Sauce, then return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove and baste again, then return to oven for 5 – 10 minutes until it caramelises and looks like the photos. (See note for BBQ option)
TO SERVE: Slice brisket thinly across the grain and serve with remaining BBQ Sauce. This is terrific served as a meal with sides or piled high onto rolls with Coleslaw as sliders. See Note 3 for more ideas.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 269 g
Calories: 476 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Protein: 66 g
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
Trans Fat: 0.7 g
Cholesterol: 198 mg
Sodium: 756 mg
Sugar: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8.1 g
Reviews
Dan on 2025-11-30 (5 stars): Forgot to add 5 stars. I did cheat and thicken the sauce with a bit of cornflour but a great, easy recipe.
Rebel on 2025-11-16 (4 stars): How long does the BBQ sauce keep? I have lots left 😃
KATHRYN GOULD on 2025-10-16 (5 stars): I slowed cooked this brisket and wow it turned out so moist and tender. The flavour of the BBQ sauce was amassing, great family meal thank you Nagi.
Sarah on 2025-09-05 (5 stars): Best slow cooker brisket recipe out there. 10 Stars!
Darleen on 2025-08-30 (5 stars): Oops, forgot the five stars!
Kirsten on 2025-08-27 (5 stars): Delish and worth the work!
Susan on 2025-08-23 (5 stars): Turned out delicious!!!
Shane on 2025-08-20 (5 stars): I cooked this with some homemade coleslaw and soft rolls from my local bakery. Absolutely delicious!
Alyson Elias on 2025-08-16 (5 stars): Thank you for sharing. This sounds delicious! The brisket is rubbed and sitting now. I can’t wait to try this.
Renee on 2025-08-16 (5 stars): Absolutely awesome. Bona petite.
Tracey Schofield on 2025-08-15 (5 stars): Love you
Kendall Reimer on 2025-08-13 (5 stars): You are my new hero! I didn’t know what a brisket was until my hubby brought one home he found in sale. I found your recipe and hoped for the best. Amazing doesn’t begin to describe it! There will be this brisket in heaven. My hubby thinks I’m amazing as well. Thank you.
Ania on 2025-08-09 (5 stars): Perfect recipe!! I served it in sliders with coleslaw and everyone loved it! Thank you Nagi :)
Maria on 2025-07-29 (5 stars): I have never had brisket before and tried this recipe. WOW it was so flavoursome and I will be making it again.
Alana on 2025-07-21 (5 stars): Thank you Nagi I've been wanting to try a slow cooked brisket for so long but it terrified me . But your recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfect may family loved it so much my husband licked his plate clean ♥
