How do you make brisket in a crock pot

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Rating: 4 stars

04/15/2018

I wanted to give this 5 stars but hit the wrong button and couldn't changed it. I cooked this the other night for my partner, his brother, brotherinlaw and son. I was a little concerned because the recipe was so easy and though it would lack favour. I should not have worried it was delicious and was demolished by everyone. Im cooking it tonight for my son, so he can have leftovers for meals and cuts for lunch. Thanks

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 2 stars

01/08/2018

Please disregard that first rating. This is a 5 star, the mistake was mine. I made this dish yesterday and it was delicious for such a simple recipe. I made it with a side dish of mash potatoes and spinach, I also made a gravy from the liquid of the brisket. I made white rice for my partner. This brisket was so tender and juicy I prepared as stated and it was awesome. I will make it again because I loved it as well as my partner. It was awesome and I recommend it

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

04/15/2017

I made this in my crock pot for the very first time and followed the directions. I was not sure how it was going to turn out, but to my surprise, it was perfect and incredibly tender. The best brisket recipe ever! Thank you Martha Stewart!! Excellent dish!

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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

07/29/2014

I made this dish tonight for my family, my husband and I loved this meal... never made a beef brisket this way before. I tweaked the recipe a little bit for our likings. I used a 32oz container of chicken stock with a 3.5lb brisket, cooked for 5 hours and then took meat of crockpot and made gravy with stock to put over meat. I made cabbage cooked in butter for a side. DELICIOUS!!! Meat was like butter does not need gravy but we are a gravy family. Will be making this again!!!

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05/30/2013

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05/30/2013

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01/03/2013

if using a kosher piece of meat dont add salt! the meat hassalt already.

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12/25/2012

I'm making it right now, so this isn't a review. Instead, I have a question. The liquid doesn't cover the meat. Is that okay? Or should I add enough liquid to cover it?

Martha Stewart Member

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12/18/2012

I was looking for a slow cooker brisket recipe and was worried this one was too simple. Sometimes less is more!! Followed the recipe to a tee - with one exception. I cooked a 2.25 lb brisket on low for about 6-7 hours. The result was the most tender brisket my bf and I have ever eaten. One criticism - it was a little salty, although I may have been too liberal with the kosher salt. We had the leftovers the next day, and it was even better. Used a kosher Angus brisket from Trader Joe's.

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My Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is a juicy, tender, and easy brisket recipe you can make with just 5 minutes of prep! Set it in the morning and by dinner it's ready to slice and serve. Perfection!

How do you make brisket in a crock pot
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Brisket is one of my favorite cuts of beef to prepare for my family. There is nothing like a plate of tender beef brisket for a BBQ or special occasions like Father's Day.

If you're not sure how to cook beef brisket, let me be the one to tell you slow cooker beef brisket is one of the easiest ways to prepare it. All you do is season the beef, place it in the slow cooker, and let it cook on its own low and slow in the crockpot.

Cooking beef brisket meat in the slow cooker really is that easy. I'll show you how, step-by-step!

I tried it! It came out delicious 🤤 will definitely do this more often.

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At my house, it is a toss-up between this recipe and my dutch oven pot roast as a favorite in the winter!

How do you make brisket in a crock pot

Crockpot Brisket Recipe Ingredients

  • brisket, I use corned beef brisket
  • salt
  • cumin
  • pepper
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika

How to Cook Brisket in the Slow Cooker

  1. In a bowl, add salt and pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix to combine. Or, you can try our Brisket Rub. It is amazing!
    How do you make brisket in a crock pot
  2. Drain most of the juices from the bag of corned beef brisket into the sink. Add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up.
    How do you make brisket in a crock pot
  3. Season the brisket with the seasoning mixture, then set the crock pot to low heat and the timer for 8 hours.
    How do you make brisket in a crock pot
  4. Once 8 hours is up, remove, serve, and enjoy! Slice against the grain for best results.

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Crockpot Brisket Recipe FAQs

What is brisket?

Brisket is cut from the lower chest area of the cow. It is an inexpensive, boneless cut of beef that starts out tough but becomes fork-tender when braised, smoked, or slow cooked all day in the crock pot.

Brisket is perfect for slow cooking, and unique. After hours of slow cooking, it's very tender but can still be cut into slices, where other cuts of beef will fall apart.

Of course, the slices are so tender, you can shred them easily if you like.

Is beef brisket the same thing as corned beef?

Beef brisket and corned beef are from the same brisket cut of beef, but corned beef is brine-cured. The two taste very different because of this brining process.

Can you freeze beef brisket?

Yes. Allow your brisket to cool completely in the liquid from the slow cooker, then cut into slices. Freeze for about 3 hours in a layer of slices on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Label with the freezing date and store for up to 3 months.

Also, a must-try is my amazingly juicy Smoked Beef Brisket. Try it, I promise you will make it time and time again!

How do you make brisket in a crock pot

What to make with Leftover Brisket

  • I love using leftover brisket to make Birria Tacos!
  • Brisket Sandwich - use brisket instead of roast beef in our cheesesteak sliders
  • Brisket Quesadilla
  • Brisket Mac and Cheese
  • Substitute brisket in this prime rib pasta... it is amazing!

Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
  • Slow Cooker Carne Picada
  • Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
  • Crockpot Taco Meat - perfect for using in Ground Beef Enchiladas
  • Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes!

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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is fall-apart tender and easy to make with just 5 minutes of prep! Set it in the morning and by dinner it's ready.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time8 hrs

Total Time8 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot beef brisket, how to cook brisket, slow cooker beef brisket, slow cooker brisket

Servings: 8

Calories: 310kcal

  • pound brisket we use corned beef brisket
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • In a bowl, add salt and pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix to combine.

    How do you make brisket in a crock pot

  • Drain most of the juices from the bag of corned beef brisket into the sink. Add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up.

    How do you make brisket in a crock pot

  • Season the brisket with the seasoning mixture, then set the crock pot to low heat and the timer for 8 hours.

    How do you make brisket in a crock pot

  • Once 8 hours is up, remove, serve, and enjoy! Slice against the grain for best results.

    How do you make brisket in a crock pot

  • Make the brisket one to two days ahead of time for the tastiest beef brisket! Store in the refrigerator in a baking dish covered in plastic wrap until ready to use. Then, remove the plastic wrap, cover the dish with two sheets of foil, and place in the oven at 325°F for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • You can freeze brisket. Allow your brisket to cool completely in the liquid from the slow cooker, then cut into slices. Freeze for about 3 hours in a layer of slices on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Label with the freezing date and store for up to 3 months.
  • Don't trim the fat. Let the brisket cook with the fat for the most tender beef.

Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 659mg | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 4mg

About Isabel Laessig

Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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Does the brisket in a slow cooker need to be in liquid?

The brisket requires some liquid for braising in the slow cooker, but that could easily be just broth or wine and you'd still have delicious brisket.

Can you overcook brisket in a slow cooker?

Can you overcook brisket in a slow cooker? It is possible to overcook your brisket in the slow cooker. Make sure you have it on low rather than high. This allows for optimum slow cooking to render your meat juicy and tender.

What is the best cooking method for brisket?

All brisket, no matter which cut you choose, is a tough cut of meat that needs to be cooked low and slow: think oven, slow cooker or indirect heat on a grill.

How long can you leave brisket in slow cooker?

Leaving your brisket unattended for 10 to 12 hours is not an option; if you go that route, the brisket can go from tender to mush. Know when it's done: A three-pound beef brisket will take six to eight hours in the slow cooker.