Jul 14 2026

Pulled Brisket Recipe

Time10h
Serves8

Make Pulled Brisket Recipe in just 10h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Spices

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Dry Rub

    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a dry rub.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Brisket

    Trim any excess fat from the brisket and rub the dry mixture all over the meat. Make sure to coat it evenly, getting into any crevices.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Brisket

    In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat a couple of tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the brisket on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).

  2. 4

    Add Liquid Ingredients

    Transfer the seared brisket to a slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker.

  3. 5

    Slow Cook the Brisket

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the brisket is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Serving

  1. 6

    Shred the Brisket

    Once the brisket is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the pulled brisket on buns or plates, topped with your choice of BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles, and sliced onions.

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