Slow-Cooker Brisket

Serves: 6

Amie Torphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

34

Spice

49

Sweetness

60

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Bourbon

2 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

1 tbsp

Chili Powder

2 tsps

Onion Powder

1.5 tsps

Ground Cumin

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1

Whisk the bourbon, mustard, chili powder, paprika, sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, cumin, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper together in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker

2

Use a fork to pierce deeply all over the brisket, then place in the slow cooker and rub all over with the paste

3

Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 185 to 200 degrees F in the thickest part, about 4 hours

4

Turn the heat off and remove the insert from the slow cooker

5

Cool the brisket for at least 15 minutes in the cooking liquid

6

Transfer the brisket from the cooking liquid to a large plate or baking sheet, and pat dry with paper towels

7

Reserve the cooking liquid

8

In a large cast-iron pan set over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until it starts to shimmer

9

Add the brisket, fat-side down, and sear until browned and slightly crispy, 2 to 3 minutes

10

Use tongs or two metal spatulas to carefully flip the brisket

11

Cook until browned and slightly crispy on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes

12

Transfer to a cutting board and slice the brisket against the grain

13

Serve hot with the cooking liquid