Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

Ingredients

Serves: 4-6 

• 750g - 1kg Beef Brisket
  
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

For the dry rub

• 1/2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  
• 1 tbsp Paprika Powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/4 tsp Mustard Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

For the BBQ sauce

• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 3/4 cup Ketchup
• 1/4 Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Mustard Powder

Instructions

1. Mix the dry rub and rub all over the brisket. Leave it aside for 30 minutes.
   
2. Combine BBQ sauce ingredients in a slow cooker, mix them, and add the brisket.
3. Slow cook in a slow cooker for 4-5 hours.
4. Remove brisket onto a tray.
5. Pour liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and reduce until it thickens to a syrup consistency.
6. Meanwhile, drizzle brisket with oil, then roast in 180 degrees for 8 minutes until brown spots appear. Remove the baste generously with sauce, then return to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove and baste again, then return it to the oven for 5 minutes until it caramelises.
7. Slice the brisket thinly across the grain and serve with the remaining BBQ sauce. 
8. Perfect with a side of coleslaw or mashed potatoes, or simply add to your burger buns!

Recipe Inspiration here