Juicy Beef Brisket
INGREDIENTS
BEEF BRISKET SEASONING:
- 4 pounds (2 kg) beef brisket
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili or Cayenne powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
- 2 cups (500ml) barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 – 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
SLOW COOKER:
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Spray inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place brisket in slow cooker bowl.
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Combine seasoning ingredients together and pour over the brisket. Drizzle with oil and rub the seasoning all over the brisket.
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Mix sauce ingredients together and completely cover brisket with half of the sauce. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use later.
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Cover brisket with lid and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours, or high setting for 4-5 hours.
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When brisket is tender, transfer onto an oven tray (or baking sheet), lined with parchment paper or foil.
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Pour 1/4 cup of juices from the slow cooker bowl into the remaining sauce. Baste brisket with sauce and broil (grill) in preheated oven at 400°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes or until beginning to char and crisp on the edges. Baste again and broil (grill) until sticky and charred on the edges.
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Rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate back into the meat before serving.
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To serve, slice brisket thinly across the grain and serve with remaining barbecue sauce.
