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Ingredients
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Brisket Ingredients
Method
Brisket Directions
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Serve
Slice the brisket and serve with the cooking juices drizzled over the top. Enjoy your delicious brisket!