This Easy Slow Cooker Smoky Brisket is full of that smoked flavor you love, without hassling with a smoker. The beef comes out tender and juicy every time!
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 10 hourshrs
Total Time: 10 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
4lbsbeef brisket, fresh, unseasoned beef brisket (not in a salty brine or pre-seasoned)
Pat drybeef with paper towels to completely remove any excess moisture. Trim excess fat, but leave some, as some fat is necessary for flavor. Place beef on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
Evenly press onthe garlic, black pepper, and onion powder all over the roast. Sprinkle light layer of kosher salt over roast (check the level of salt in your liquid smoke to determine whether to go light or heavier with the kosher salt.) Gently pour/pat on the liquid smoke. Tightly wrap beef with foil and seal closed.
Place foil-wrapped roastdirectly into the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 hours. Carefully unwrap foil (take care not to get burned by steam) and check for fork-tender doneness. Taste beef and sprinkle on more kosher salt to taste, if needed. Place beef onto serving plate. Taste the smoked juices and add salt as needed to the sauce.
Slice beefand pour juices over the top. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or with your preferred BBQ sauce.
Notes
Check your brisket to be sure it's not already pre-seasoned or packaged in a salty brine. If so, omit the salt, as liquid smoke is typically a bit salty already. You can always add salt to taste once the roast is done, if needed.
Corned beef is generally pre-soaked in a salty brine. If you bought corned beef, use this corned beef recipe instead.
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