The most delicious, fall apart brisket that can easily be made in the slow cooker or Instant pot!
I have a confession.
I don’t really eat red meat. There, I said it. Are we still friends?
It’s not that I have anything against it. I’m not a vegetarian, I eat chicken, turkey and fish. It’s just that typically, red meat is not appealing to me. I would rather eat a piece of chicken or fish any day. I’ve never ordered a steak in a restaurant, and I’d choose a turkey burger or veggie patty at a BBQ. It’s just not my thing.
But I really WANT to like it! I always taste it! My husband is a huge meat eater, and so are my kids and family. So, I keep trying to woo myself.
Guess what? I think I’ve finally done it!
YOU GUYS.
This is the first time I’ve tasted meat and never wanted to stop eating it. It’s the first time I actually understood the OMG face of a true, die hard meat eater who takes their first bite of a juicy steak, or the perfect short rib, or in this case, the perfect brisket. It’s that good. The combination of spices, tangy sauce, and cooked low and sloooooooooow, (or pressure cooked nice and quick), makes this a melt in your mouth brisket that is sure to please your tastebuds. My kids even gobble this up!
Watch how to make it
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Brisket
- Beef brisket – not corned beef, this is super important
- Spices – salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano
- Garlic cloves – the more the merrier
- Onion – adds great flavor
- Low sodium beef broth – make sure it’s low sodium so it’s not too salty
- Soy sauce – can also use coconut aminos or tamari
- Ketchup – for a little sweetness
- Arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) – this helps to thicken the sauce if you choose
I love using my slow cooker. It seriously makes the best meals with minimal prep and easy clean up. Here’s the slow cooker I use. However, I’m a big fan of using the Instant Pot as well, especially when I don’t plan ahead.
Step-by-Step Instructions
PRO TIP: Add the rub to the brisket the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. This helps the meat absorb all that flavor and makes for super delicious tasting meat.
Brisket Cooking Time
It’s important to cook brisket low and slow if you have the time. Meaning low heat for a long period of time, like 8 hours! The longer the better. Cooking it this way helps to gradually begin to dissolve the tough connective tissues found throughout the meat. If it’s not cooked long enough, the brisket will be tough and difficult to chew.
Once it’s done cooking, let it rest while you prepare the sauce.
At this point if you choose to reduce or thicken the sauce you can do it right in the slow cooker. Simply whisk together the arrowroot powder and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker and whisk. The liquid will begin to thicken after 2-3 minutes.
Pour it over the sliced brisket and enjoy!
Feel free to add some potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker while cooking. We also love to serve this with Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans.
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Slow Cooker Brisket
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Description
This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Brisket will melt in your mouth and fall apart on the plate! It can be made in your slow cooker, pressure cooker or oven!
Ingredients
- 3 ½ pound beef brisket (not corned beef)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket on both sides, then place the brisket in a slow cooker, fat side up. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the brisket and top with the sliced onions, on and around it.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the broth, soy sauce, and ketchup. Pour into slow cooker until the brisket is just covered.
- Cook on LOW for 8 hours. Once done cooking, either keep in the slow cooker on WARM, or transfer to a wood board and cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the arrowroot powder and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker and whisk. The liquid will begin to thicken after 2-3 minutes.
- Slice the meat against the grain and serve with sauce on top.
Instant Pot Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket on both sides and set aside.
- Turn on the sauté function and add a little oil to the bottom of the pot. Sear the brisket for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. If brisket is too big to fit, you can cut in half and sear in batches (this step is optional, but creates extra flavor).
- Turn off sauté function and place the brisket in a Instant Pot, fat side up. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the brisket and top with the sliced onions, on and around it.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the broth, soy sauce, and ketchup. Pour into pot until the brisket is just about covered.
- Cook on high pressure for 90 minutes, then let naturally release for 15 minutes and release remaining pressure. Remove brisket and let sit on wood board to rest. Press sauté function again and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Whisk together the arrowroot powder and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the liquid in the Instant Pot and stir. The liquid will begin to thicken after 2-3 minutes.
- Slice brisket against the grain, or shred with two forks before adding back to the sauce. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
- If you plan to make this in the oven, use a baking dish covered tightly with foil or in a Dutch oven, covered with a lid. Cook at 325°F for 3 to 4 hours or until very tender.
- You can skip the arrowroot slurry step and simply serve the brisket with the cooking liquid and it will be just as delicious!
Comments
Annie
SO easy, SO delicious! Thank you for yet another amazing recipe. I’ve made this several times and will continue.
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Laney Schwartz
Thanks so much Annie! I’m so happy you love it!
Linda Panetta
I am not a cook. I really don’t like to cook. Finding recipes online is always a gamble for me. However… I was looking for a slow cooker brisket recipe to make for my partner who celebrates Hanukkah.
It was a total success, delicious, moist and so very flavorful. It is a keeper and I intend to make it again, and again. My guy went back for seconds, so you know it was a hit.
I did switch up the low sodium soy sauce for Worsteschire sauce as another review had also done. My thinking was that the soy sauce might be too salty. My next time making this, however, I will use the soy sauce, I feel more confident now using it.
Thank you Laney for this delicious dish. My intention is to make another of your recipes in the very new year.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Thank you for the amazing review, Linda! I’m so happy you both enjoyed it!
Lyndcee
PSA: this is the best brisket recipe ever! I’ve made this on multiple big occasions (Hanukah + Christmas, etc) and the family raves about it every time.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Yay!!!!
Lindsay M
Does anyone know if I can put the onions around the brisket the night before? I work to trying to organize it the best I can! Thank you!
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Laney Schwartz
Go for it!
Elisa
Delicious! I made it last night, and did not substitute a thing. It turned out perfectly! I had a 4 pound brisket for 5 people, so not a lot of leftovers which I am bummed about because it was so good! Definitely a keeper. Thank you!
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Glad you all loved it!
Ellen
One of my faves. My daughter does not like soy sauce so I substituted Worcestershire sauce and it’s just as good!
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Laney Schwartz
Oh that’s a perfect swap!
Christy
This is my favorite favorite brisket recipe and great for family Sunday dinner, for guests, or to bring to friends after surgery! Always tender with and flavorful! I have made it both in the slow cooker and IP but I love the IP for the time savings (and then I can use the slow cooker for mashed potatoes!). Love all of your recipes !
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Thanks so much Christy!
Madeleine
We had this for dinner last night and it had wonderful flavor.
Thank you for the recipe.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
You are so welcome!
Faith
Another amazing LIBAD recipe and I’m so happy to be part of the stupid recipe club. I had a brisket I needed to cook and didn’t know what to do so of course I came here. The whole family loved it. We’ll definitely do that again.
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Laney Schwartz
Yay Faith! I can’t believe this was your first time trying! So glad it worked out 🙂
Alana
Wow Laney! This one is a real hit. I grew up on Jewish brisket over the holidays but that was always made with a sweet sauce. This was just as delicious and comforting, but definitely more savory. The brisket was so tender, it basically fell apart on my fork. And that sauce… I could drink it by itself, it’s so good. Thank you for this new family favorite!
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Thanks so much Alana! It’s something special in our family too 🙂 SO glad you enjoyed.
Caitlin Pratt
I have made this twice now and it gets rave reviews from my family! I don’t personally eat meat but I love how simple it is to make a delicious recipe. I have put the rub on the night before and the day of and both times turned out great! Thanks for another great keeper!
Laney Schwartz
I’m so glad your family loves it! I’m not a big meat eater either, but I love how my family raves about it too 🙂
Rod Mitchell
Good recipe that is now a family favorite after serving it up multiple times
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Best news!
Jeanne Pate
This came out great! Have already made it a second time. Love how tender the meat is and the sauce it is cooked in is delicious.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
SO glad you loved it!
jennifer
Hi! I am getting ready to try this recipe but my crockpot is not big enough for my 7 lb brisket. If I make it in the oven at 250 instead of 325, how long should I cook it for?
Or could I cut it in half and cook in 2 shifts in the crockpot?
Or if I cram it in the crockpot, is that ok?
I’d love to cook it in the crockpot as my 1st choice but not sure I should with this big of a piece…
Laney Schwartz
What did you end up doing? If you can cram it in, I would do that. They do shrink a lot. Otherwise it’s fine to use the oven maybe at 300 and check it after 4-5 hours?
Kimberly Gantz
Hi Laney!
Want to make this on the slow cooker setting in my 6 qt Breville Multicooker…trying to imagine if will work well, imagine will be difficult/perhaps impossible to cover in the liquid due to vertical pot but I realize you offered IP instructions. Wondering if different though if not pressure cooking in terms of liquid coverage. Thoughts? Thank you!
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Laney Schwartz
It’s hard to say since I’ve never used that machine before, but I just smash it in the Instant Pot and it shrinks quite a bit. I just make sure about 3/4 of the meat is covered.
Kashi
Best brisket I have ever had!can’t go wrong with all her recipes but this one is killer.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Thank you Kashi!!
Andrea Swann
Like you, Laney, I am not the one in the house to select beef for the main protein of any meal. My husband, the beef lover, always purchases a 1/2 cow from a local rancher and so I am always searching for new beef recipes. This turned out fantastic! I did not use a brisket cut but rather wanted to work with the beef roasts in my freezer. I used a Blade Cut and as a result, needed more liquid to get the roast to be covered. Other than that, I did everything as suggested (including the spice rub overnight). I also did the Smash Potatoes (first time for this recipe too)… I was not convinced after “smashing” my red garden potatoes, but, they were also fantastic! I poured the sauce over the meat and potatoes and it was amazing!!
I read a comment that someone said the beef turned out dry and flavorless (I think those were the words) I wondered if the person did not cover the beef with the broth? and perhaps left out onions? My kids always say they hate onions, but, I don’t think people realize how important onions are for flavour? I just don’t tell my kids that there are onions in the dish! I’m sure you already thought of that but, those were the thoughts that came to my mind. (if you decide to put my comment up, feel free to edit as I have gone on and on a bit!)
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Laney Schwartz
I appreciate your review, Andrea!!
Tara
My husband likes to smoke a brisket and that requires a monstrous piece of meat with a thick layer of fat and attention to the smoker.
When I pick up a smaller piece I use this recipe and make it for a mid-week meal. Everyone devours it and it cooks while kids are at school/sports and I don’t have to stress.
Laney Schwartz
Yes! Such a great, easy no stress meal!
Lauretta
I don’t have soy sauce, could I use Worcestershire sauce? If so, how much?
Laney Schwartz
Sure you could try the swap! I would maybe use a little less than the soy sauce amount calls for
Jennifer
I have half the amount of brisket (there are only 2 of us) and I plan to halve the other ingredients, but how should I adjust the slow cooker time? Would it still be 8 hours on low or should I adjust that down to maybe 6 hours? TIA!
Laney Schwartz
It will be done sooner! Probably about 4-6 hours
Kaila Cummings
This was absolutely outstanding. I didn’t change anything except I only bought a 2.5 lb brisket. Perfectly tender, delicious flavors, amazing smell – my fiance and I can’t wait to make this again.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Love hearing this! Thanks for leaving a review!
Linda Guzman
Hubby loved the subtle flavors. That matters most in this household. 😉 I had to omit ketchup bc tomatoes cause him acid reflux… but I may add next time bc it such a small amount. Thanks bunches for the recipe!
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Laney Schwartz
I’m so happy it worked for you all!
Mark
I’ve made this dish over 20 times…it is a 10 out of 10. Thanks for helping a military family with dinner!
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Laney Schwartz
You are so welcome! Thanks for the review!
Christy
SO good!! I can’t tolerate onion and garlic & it still had so much flavor! I made this in the instant pot and followed your instructions to cut it in half before browning it—this made it much easier to fit in the IP to brown and to cook. The only thing I might try differently next time is to cook it for less time. I can’t wait to make it again! Thanks, Laney!
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Laney Schwartz
I’m so glad you loved it! Thanks for leaving a review!
Laura
My family and I just had this at Passover dinner hosted by my former vegetarian, newly vegan, dear friend. Not only did my family rave about it but so did her dad and step mom (who are picky). Even her vegan hubby said it smelled really good. (He’s been vegan about a year, and was basically a meataterian before that. Never ate veggies! So he does know good meat). The only other time I tried a brisket it didn’t come out right at all. I’m only half Jewish and my Jewish moms best dish is baked pork chops so you can see brisket didn’t play a big role in my upbringing, lol. My Indian hubby is excited for me to make this for our family, and he loves full flavor and spice, obviously. (We are a metling pot over here, lol) I’m SO glad you have instant pot directions as that’s my fave go-to. My friend used her slow cooker tho, will this come out AS good in the IP? Can’t wait to try it!
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Laney Schwartz
Thank you for the awesome review Laura! Yes, it turns out great in the IP as well on the pressure cook setting!
Alisa
This brisket was incredible!! Previous reviewer must have been smoking something or using bad meat…
I don’t usually like red meat either and have tried other recipes in the past. This one was the best by far.
I also added some shallots to it as well to augment the yellow onion. Also added a little extra soy sauce than specified and used heavy sea flake salt and a pinch more pepper in the rub.
For Passover on Friday my friend had ordered catering for 6 that includes brisket but as a few extra people decided to join I made a “supplemental” brisket and prepared yours.
We did a blind taste test between the catered and supplemental briset and it was unanimous that this recipe was much more flavorful. It broke apart so easily and was more like pulled brisket which we liked.
Definitely will make this again! Thank you!!
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Wow!! Love hearing this Alisa! Thank you so much for the amazing review!
Danielle
Hi!! I want to make this Friday for Passover. I already bought my brisket and it’s a flat cut – looks like your pic is a point cut .. have you tried this with both?? Wondering if I’ll need to adjust down the time since it’s less fatty and thinner…
April
I have made this several times and it’s awesome! I used the leftovers for tacos and they were so good! I made a 7 pound brisket and left out the ketchup! Two meals out of one easy one it doesn’t get better then that!
Laney Schwartz
Love that you used it for tacos! Such a great idea!
Marybert
Thank you, need some spice information
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North Hinkle
I should have taken note of the paragraph where you said you don’t like meat. This recipe clearly shows that. I followed your recipe exactly and I ended up with a flavorless brisket over powered by a flat stock gravy that would never thicken by your cooking directions (take the liquids to a saucier and reduce so the arrowroot has the heat necessary to thicken, it will never thicken in the slow cooker).
The only crime against beef higher than this recipe is British boiling a prime rib roast. Seriously, the final result of your recipe was a brisket where I could not taste any brisket.
I expect you will delete this post, as that is the only reason you don’t have anything other than 5 star recommendations.orecommendations.ou
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Laney Schwartz
Nope, I will not delete this post! This is truly the only negative comment I’ve ever received on this recipe. I’m sorry it didn’t turn out for you but I’d love to help you troubleshoot if you’re open to it. I’ve made this recipe over 100 times and it always always always gets rave reviews, and it’s the number one recipe on my blog. There are only 5 star reviews for a reason! Confirming you made the spice mixture/rub before adding to your slow cooker? Here to help 🙂
Suzi
Making tonight but what overnight rub is the reviewer referring to?
Laney Schwartz
You can make the rub and leave it on the brisket overnight if you want
Brooke
I have always been intimidated by the idea of cooking brisket- and this recipe was amazing. My family enjoyed it and we had extra for brisket tacos!
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Laney Schwartz
I’m so happy you found this approachable and loved it!
Andy
Just finished eating the brisket- don’t know if it was the overnight rub or the ketchup but it was absolutely gorgeous!! I finished it in the oven for 20 minutes but aside from that I stuck to the recipe. Will definitely do this again 😋 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Laney Schwartz
Glad you love it as much as we do! Thanks Andy!
Sarah
I love this recipe so much, I am trying to make a bigger batch. However, I really struggle with math, and can not find the information that explains what the units are after the decimal in pounds.
If I have 6.415452 (converted from kg online) pounds of beef brisket, how much do I need to alter the ingredients for this recipe that calls for 7 pounds of beef brisket? Thank you so much for your knowledge!
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Laney Schwartz
I’m so sorry Sarah, I’m not sure I’m much a help here either with the conversions!
Stacy
Hi,
I’m probably too late for Sarah, but I think you just use 1.833x (times) each measurement. I arrived at 1.833 by taking 6.415452 pounds divided by 3.5 pounds of brisket (original amount). So for an ingredient that calls for 2 cups, you would multiply 2 x 1.833 and get 3.67 cups. From there, you’ll have to figure what that is as a fraction. So 3.67 cups is about equal to 3 and 2/3 of a cup. If you need 3 Tablespoons, you take 3 x 1.833 and get 5.50 (5 1/2 tablespoons). Basically, whatever measurement you have, you multiply it by 1.833. Hope that makes sense!
Blessings,
Stacy H. 😊
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Wow, thank you Stacy!!
mitchl1221
You have a little less than double the amount of meat in the original recipe. You’d be safe with a little less than double the amount of the ingredients too.
Lindsay
This recipe was delicious. I did exchange the ketchup for chili sauce because I didn’t have any ketchup at the house and it was still so delicious
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
Ooooo that swap sounds fun!
Kelli H
Super easy to throw in the crock pot and it was very good!
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Laney Schwartz
SO glad you loved it Kelli! Thanks for the review!
Brittany
Can you do it without the onions?
Laney Schwartz
Yes but the onion add lots of flavor
Carol A Hoffmann
Would you add carrots or potatoes to the slow cooker?
Laney Schwartz
Yes you totally can!
DeAnn Maurice
DELICIOUS!!!!!
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Laney Schwartz
Thank you!!!
Jazmin
Really delicious and easy to do in the morning for work. Well seasoned and lovely flavour and sauce was so delicious too.
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Laney Schwartz
Thank you so much!
Tegan
I make this recipe once a week. I use the pulled meat for burgers and my family adds the condiments they like. It’s a massive hit, every week, no fail!
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Laney Schwartz
Love hearing this so much! And love how creative you get with it!
Heather
Wow! This was amazing! My guys are so picky and they really loved this. Didn’t realize that it took 8 hours to cook. Although I put it in the crock pot at 12:30 on high for 3 hours and then the last hour and a half on low and it turned out perfect. Used au jus instead for the base. Will definitely add this to my list of dinners to make for the week. So easy.
Thank you for this recipe! 💛
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Laney Schwartz
So happy you and your guys enjoyed this!
Jack
This recipe is amazing! I only made a few adjustments. I sprinkled some sugar on both sides of the brisket so when I seared it there was some caramelization. I also added 1 can of pineapple juice and a jigger of dark rum to make it more of a Hawaiian brisket dish! It was delicious!
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Laney Schwartz
Oh WOW I love those adjustments! Thank you for sharing.
Sylvia
Very tasty recipe and tender even though I cooked it on high for 3 hours as short of time!
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Laney Schwartz
Awesome! Thanks for leaving a review!
Staci
2 of my kids don’t like barbecue sauce and most recipes for brisket have bbq as the primary imgredient. I finally found this one and it is amazing. My pickiest family members love it.
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Christine
Just prepped this and put it in the crock pot! The brisket is from Butcher Box! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Marion
The brisket was very tender, but I thought it was very very salty. I will try it again without the soy , no additional salt , one cup broth and one of water. I hope it has better results
Life is but a Dish
Hey Marion! Did you happen to use low-sodium broth? That can really help cut the salt content
Eric Grywusiewicz
Fantastic!! I cooked this in our Pampered Chef slow cooker and it was tender as mother’s love and quite tasty. I whipped up a basting sauce of whisky sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar and honey and basted about every hour as well as used my favorite spice rub and it was incredible! Thank you for sharing this one!!
★★★★★
Kathy
Made this recipe probably five times now. So simple yet delicious.
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Oya
I’ll try this recipe! But, my question is about the slow cook option of instant pot. I don’t have a regular slow cooker, so I’ll use my instant pot to cook it. Does it work with this way as well?
Thank you!
Life is but a Dish
I find if using the Instant Pot its best to use the pressure cook function as the slow cook function isn’t awesome
JimmyB
I made this last night and it was very good. My picky eater seemed to like it even better than I did. I started it an hour later than I had planned so cooked it on high for the first hour. When I was one hour from the ending time I used a meat fork on it. The brisket was an irregular shape and the thin end seemed real tender but the thicker part still seemed a bit firm so I cranked the heat up to high for the last hour. It turned out great. I removed the brisket from the slow cooker and used an immersion blender on the broth and cooked onion. Then made a cornstarch slurry. I even added a bit more cornstarch than called for but it did not really thicken up much but was still very flavorful. This is a very EZ recipe that requires very little attention. Thanks for making it available.
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Life is but a Dish
Oh I love that idea of using the immersion blender for the sauce!
Anne
Is there any way to substitute corned beef? If I soak it in water for 12 hours, will it turn out ok?
Life is but a Dish
I would not suggest it
julie
I don’t have beef broth…what be the best substitute?
Life is but a Dish
Chicken broth!
Dustin
Wow, so easy to make. Thank you for the detailed recipe. Your photographs speaks a lot.
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Sari Rudolph
Has your garlic ever turned green while cooking it???
Jason
This is the first time I have ever cooked beef brisket and the first time I have ever used this website we’ll definitely be doing both again very soon , thank you so much for the amazing recipe
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Barb Hilland
I never ordered a steak either UNTIL I went to The Keg… OMG that’s all I ever order ever again Filet Mignon… Minus the bacon, that’s just me…. But you will NOT regret it
Lyss
Sorry if someone asked this already, but what cut of brisket do you use for this? I’ve read elsewhere that the flat cut is best for slow-cookers or braising, but the one in your picture looks like the other one because of the shape. I’ve never made brisket before, so I could sure use some pointers on which cut to buy.
Life is but a Dish
Not sure on the cut, I just make sure it’s beef brisket not corned beef
Germaine
Do you think I could freeze the ingredients before cooking?
Life is but a Dish
Should be ok to thaw for later use
Kelly
Wondering if I’m making it the day before, what would I do about the sauce. Would I cook the sauce on the stove and pour over brisket in a glass dish for the night and reheat in oven all together? Or would I keep the sauce seperate and Reheat on stove and pour over before serving the next day?
Life is but a Dish
I would reheat it all together!
eileen c.
I hesitantly made this. (Not a big meat eater but husband is). Only had 2lb brisket and last minute found out I had 1/8 cup of ketchup! Improvised with some tomato paste and sugar. But I have to say, it was great! I even went back for seconds. (which I never do for meat) Husband loved it. Only question is, do you strain the liquid? I didn’t as my husband wanted to onions. Just wondering. I think I might use an immersion blender on the remaining gravy. Thanks!
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Life is but a Dish
I don’t strain it but you could!
Matt
I’m only giving 5 stars because it might be good. You can’t normally not eat red meat only to stumble upon a recipe and somehow think “it tastes great” great enough for SEO.
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April
I bought a brisket that was already trimmed. Is that going to be okay for flavor, cook time, etc? I’m excited to make this!
Life is but a Dish
Should be fine!
Debbie
hi! I have a 5plus pound brisket from Costco- lean. I want to make sure my spice measurements are correct, as yours are for a smaller brisket. What do you recommend?
Also, if I use vegetable broth, how does that impact the brisket?
Andrew
Cooked this up yesterday in a Dutch Oven… the meat was perfect!! The house had that winter cooking aroma going on which made us look forward to it more.
The only problem I had was the remaining liquid was to salty and I couldn’t use it. I used the table soon to measure so I knew it was as per your instructions. Maybe the broth I bought had extra salt… in any case will be trying this again but will reduce the salt.
The meat was vacuum packed but not seasoned. Maybe that is where I went wrong. I think I will wash it next time as well as reduce the salt.
Thanks anyway! Was worth the four hour wait!!
Ally
Thai looks amazing! I am making this for my family Which is a lot of people, I had to get London broil because there is no available brisket where I live, I gotta little under 5 pounds of meat. I was windy how long do I cook it and would London broil work?
Jason
This was great. Very flavorful and moist without being too salty. I’ll definitely be making this again.
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Life is but a Dish
So happy you enjoyed it Jason!
jean white
My first brisket – so proud. Yummy!!! Thank you Laney. (:(:
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Life is but a Dish
Omg yay!!! So happy you loved it!
Steve Gray
Great recipe. I look like a chef everyone I make it.
I’m making 2 flats due to space.
1 today and 1 tomorrow.
How should I store the one I’m making tomorrow.
In liquid ?
Thank you
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Steve Goldstein
This is my 4th time making this recipe.
I’m making 1 today and 1 tomorrow, due to space.
I’m feeding more people this time and had to cut a big flat into 2 pieces.
How should I store today’s brisket ?
In the liquid ?
Thank you
Steve
Iowa. City
Sarah
Made it, loved it, definitely making again! Even my 5 year old couldn’t stop “raving” about it! High compliments! 😊👍🏽
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Life is but a Dish
Oh I’m so happy you loved it!
Virginia
If I’m utilizing the warm setting on my crock pot for about 3 hours would I still need to boil the liquid (sauce) before serving?
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Life is but a Dish
I don’t always do that step, it’s totally up to you!
Nancy
Trying recipe but my brisket was 7.5 lbs so doubled everything with mixture of beef & chicken broth to get 4 cups liquid. Seemed like a lot of spices, but it was a big hunk a beef?
Carly
Will this work if I cook on high for 4 hours? it’s 12:30 and just noticed it said to cook for 8 hours. If not, I’ll have to make tomorrow instead. thanks!
Life is but a Dish
It depends on the size but yes I’ve cooked on high and it works
CBurns
This was DIVINE!! I made this for our Easter dinner this year. So easy! So tasty! The meat just melted off my boys devoured it! I made it with your crispy potatoes and some other veggies. Easy peasy esp under quarantine! Everything was so delicious and simple. I did do the rub overnight and also seared it before putting in the slow cooker. I just can’t get over how easy and so full of flavor it was! Thank you so much! Xx
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Life is but a Dish
Thank you for this review! I’m so happy you love it!
Heather Ehrhardt
Can cook time be reduced by using high setting on slow cooker? I am cooking 3lb brisket, would like to use this recipe.
Life is but a Dish
Yes it can!
Sara
This was amazing!! Even my almost two year old made a happy plate ?
★★★★★
Lori Wittlin
Would this work with a roast instead of a brisket? Also, for Passover i can’t use the soy sauce. Will the recipe work without it?
Life is but a Dish
I haven’t tried a roast but it should work, and yes you can leave out the soy sauce or use a sub
Binyamin
Shalom Lori, I found a soy sauce that is completely kosher. All it has is Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol (to Preserve Freshness). Called San-J Soy Sauce Tamari White Free – 10 Oz and Safeway carries it. You could probably google it and find it in your local area.
Shalom shalom
Kathy
I use coconut aminos because I try to avoid soy. Works perfectly.
Irene
ABSOLUTELY DELISH and sooo EASY … a definite KEEPER!
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Dan Wetzelberger
Made this last night. Was sick of BBQ brisket, so really wanted to try something different.
Turned out amazing. Did it in the pressure cooker, and it held together just enough to get a knife
through it, perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
Life is but a Dish
So glad you enjoyed it!
Jeremy Doran
Actually tackled this recipe, Actually I was quite nervous,haha. But, I must say this Brisket is everything! First time slow cooking something and it was well worth the wait. Thanks!
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Life is but a Dish
Hooray!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Ray Wood
Delicious and tender. I gave him a little piece and my finicky cat is begging me for more.
Life is but a Dish
Lucky kitty!
Susan
Do you ever make this in the oven? If so, is it just as good and do you do the sauce the same way? thanks!
Life is but a Dish
I’ve only tried it once. It definitely works but I love it in the Slow cooker
Christina’ Larkin
Looks and sounds delicious. Question my family is kind of picking, some of the ingredients would freak them out. Do you taste any i ok f them or does it just help with the cooking process? Thank you
Life is but a Dish
I think it helps with the flavor a lot
Jackie
Would this be enough to serve 8 people along with salads and sides do you think? 4 of the 8 are children under 10. Thanks!!!
Life is but a Dish
it’s hard to say! in my family it wouldnt be enough!
Peggy Levine
I really am craving brisket! Your recipe looks amazing and I will make it soon . Do you think I could throw some potatoes and carrots in as it cooks? Peggy
Life is but a Dish
Yes!
Judy
Hi, I want to try this recipe! Can I make this a day or two before and reheat it in the oven? What is your suggestion for reheating so that the taste is just as good.
Life is but a Dish
You can! I would reheat in a 300 degree oven
William
This was horrible. Its a salt lick. I wasted all that time and money on this and can not eat it.
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Life is but a Dish
Sorry you had experience, William. Although I must say, I’ve made this recipe 100 times and served it to many people and have always had success. And according to the other comments the recipe seems to work. I’d love to help you troubleshoot it! I’m wondering what might have been off?
Linda Wood
Is it possible you used Garlic Salt instead of Garlic Powder?
Life is but a Dish
Yes but then you’ll need to cut back on the additional salt
lindsey austin
Just wondering if you could cook on high for an hour or two to speed up? Or will that totally mess up the brisket ?!
Life is but a Dish
That could work!
Lauren
What if I am cooking for 23 people? How much brisket and also does the time in the slow cooker change?
Life is but a Dish
I would make 2 separate briskets for that many people. Borrow a slow cooker if possible? And I would get as big as can fit! They shrink a lot
Kate
Hi, at any point do you cut the fat off? Usually with a brisket, after cooking, I cool in the oven and then slice the top layer of fat off (of course after it cooked in to the brisket. I have never done it in a crockpot so I am curious.
IT looks really good.
Thank you.
Life is but a Dish
Yes, depends how much fat is on but I always do it after cooking!
Tia
I just signed up for recipes and can’t wait to try the beef brisket
★★★★★
Steve Goldstein
This recipe was absolutely perfect.
I usually smoke brisket, but those days are over now.
8 hours was exactly right.
Thank you
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
I’m so happy!
DANA Noack
I’m from Texas.
Always wanted to do brisket, never have.
The slabs are dauntingly MASSIVE and I don’t know of any women who have taken on a brisket.
Looks like I can by smaller pounds at our local grocery chain now !!!
I CANNOT (!) WAIT TO TRY THIS!!!
… and I don’t even need a pit to cook it (HOORAY)
Life is but a Dish
Yay!! I hope you love it!
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Lauren Pedersen
I would love you much better if I could email this recipe. K
Kathy
I’ve been wanting to make this ever since I saw the recipe on your blog. It was SO easy to put together, and it was so nice to get home to such a hearty, warming meal on a cold night. My 15 year old son took one bite and turned around and gave me a big hug. It’s that good! Thanks for the great recipe. I will definitely be making this again!
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Life is but a Dish
This makes me so happy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Aimee
There is definitely a reason this is #1, I made it a few Sunday’s ago and it was a hit with my family. I will be making this again many times. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us!
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Love hearing this! So glad you all enjoyed it!
niki
Why is the recipe not even showing up? Is it just my computer? I see pics, can read the script…no recipe.
Daniela Joanides
Hi Laney!
I made this last night with a Butcher Box brisket. The flavors were so delicious but the meat itself was a little tough. I followed the directions except it didn’t fully cover the brisket, the tip was not in the liquid in the pot. Could that have been the problem? I also ordered your crockpot and love it so far! Any trouble shooting with this would be so great since I feel like I almost nailed it! Thank you:)
Life is but a Dish
Perhaps it needed a little bit longer? If the piece of brisket didn’t have a lot of fat that could also be why? When it comes to brisket I always cook it as long as possible and yes, I try to make sure it’s covered.
Tina
just made this for thanksgiving……I have no words as to how GOOD this was!!!!! Never making a turkey again!!!!!
Life is but a Dish
Ahh!! Love it!!!
Angela
Do you have a suggestion on where to purchase the meat? I live in your neighborhood. 😉
xo the dopest friend you have
Life is but a Dish
I’ve seen great brisket at Costco! And I’ve also spent the extra $$ and gotten it at Gelsons too 🙂
Erika
This recipe made me feel like brisket master and it’s so good. thanks you ..I shared it with countless friends
★★★★★
Sheri
You make EVERYTHING look and sound DELICIOUS! Plus , you are hysterical!
Leslie
Does anyone else add other vegetables to the slow cooker? I’m going to throw in carrots celery and potatoes.
Also-I didn’t give myself enough time so I’m going to do high for 4 hours.
Thanks for the easy recipe-looks tasty.
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