Jul 14 2026
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Brisket Recipe

Inspired by Smyth
Time10h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Brisket Ingredients

Method

Brisket Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Trim excess fat from the beef brisket leaving about 1/4 inch of fat to keep the meat moist during cooking.

  2. 2

    Season the Brisket

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Rub this mixture all over the brisket generously.

  3. 3

    Sear the Brisket

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the brisket on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Aromatics

    Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker

    In a slow cooker, add the sautéed onions and garlic, then place the seared brisket on top. Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar.

  6. 6

    Cook the Brisket

    Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the brisket is fork-tender.

  7. 7

    Rest and Slice

    Once the brisket is done cooking, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing against the grain.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Slice the brisket and serve with the cooking juices drizzled over the top. Enjoy your delicious brisket!

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