Easy crockpot brisket recipe (238 views)

I had a brisket waiting to be cooked.  Wanted something easy.  Sometimes, I am not a fan of the crockpot, but this worked great.
Here is the original recipe from Betty Crocker and of course, I tweaked it...(comments in parens)


Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Brisket
 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (skipped0

1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder )(I used 1 teaspoon plus another teaspoon of Aleppo pepper)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1teaspoon celery salt

1
teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

4 to 5 lb fresh beef brisket (not corned beef)

1 1/2 cups ketchup (I used an 8oz can of tomato sauce)

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (I just sprinkled some onion powder in there)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (skipped.  Next time maybe some nam pla --fish sauce)

3/4 cup low-sodium beef, chicken or vegetable broth or water (I used water)

Directions
Directions

In small bowl, mix brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, cumin, celery salt, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Spray inside of 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place brisket in slow cooker; rub mixture all over brisket.
In another small bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the ketchup, the apple cider vinegar, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over brisket along with broth.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center of brisket reads 160°F.
Transfer brisket to cutting board; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add remaining 3/4 cup ketchup to sauce in slow cooker; stir to combine.
Thinly slice brisket; transfer to serving plate. Spoon sauce over top.

Notes: to die!