This fork-tender Crockpot BBQ Brisket is a budget-friendly and flavorful cut of beef that is easily paired with most sides of vegetables, salads or even bread to help soak up the BBQ sauce remaining on your plate!

This is the perfect meal to make ahead of time since the brisket is marinaded for up to 24 hours prior to slow cooking through the day, making it super tender by the time dinner rolls around!

Serve it as a stress-free midweek meal, dress it up with fancy side dishes for a Sunday lunch or use up leftovers to make some delicious shredded brisket hoagies.

How to make Crockpot BBQ Brisket

Mix the rub ingredients together. Using a fork, pierce the brisket and then rub the spices onto the brisket. Allow it to sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour up to 24 hours. This tenderizes the meat so the longer the better, but will still work great if you don’t have the time. That is the plus side of cooking it in the crockpot.
Combine the BBQ sauce ingredients in the bottom of the crockpot. Mix until well combined.
Then place your brisket on top and cook on low for 7-9 hours. Time will depend on the size of your brisket. I checked my 3lb brisket at 7 hours and it was at the recommended internal temp of 180 degrees.
Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10-15 minutes on a tray. Take the liquid from the crock pot and pour it into a sauce pan and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat. Cook till it is a syrupy consistency. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Heat your grill to medium-high heat and spray your grill. Place the brisket down to get good grill marks. Then after a few minutes flip so the fatty side is down.
If you are basting the brisket while on the grill, baste one side and allow it to cook for 5 minutes additional minutes. Baste again and once that is caramelized, it is done. Or you can remove the brisket from the grill and add the BBQ as serving.
Cut your brisket across the grain and serve.

WHAT CUT OF MEAT IS BRISKET?

Brisket is a popular cut of beef that is usually best slow cooked over a good amount of hours to break down the connective tissue in it. Once slow cooked, this cut of meat will be deliciously fork tender yet still easily sliced. It’s also a much more flavorful cut of meat compared to something like chuck.
Brisket is also usually quite an affordable cut of meat, making it an ideal choice when planning budget-friendly family meals that will still be well received and appreciated by all!

WHAT GOES WELL WITH CROCKPOT BBQ BRISKET?

You can enjoy an array of side dishes with this Crockpot BBQ Brisket including vegetables, salads, casseroles and breads. Here are a few ideas that you may want to try:

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HOW SHOULD I STORE CROCKPOT BBQ BRISKET?

This Crockpot BBQ Brisket can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container with its sauce for up to 3 days. When ready to reheat, add it to the oven at 350℉ for about 20 minutes with any leftover sauce. I also suggest that you cover the brisket with aluminium foil when reheating any leftovers so that it doesn’t dry out.
Here we have our leftovers packed for lunch in our Easy Lunchboxes.

CAN I MAKE CROCKPOT BBQ BRISKET AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, you can! Simply slow cook the brisket as directed without adding to the grill. Transfer the brisket with the sauce to an airtight container to store for up to 2-3 days.
When you intend serving, reduce the sauce in a saucepan while you grill both sides of the brisket. Then transfer the brisket with the sauce to an oven dish, covered in aluminium foil, and set to heat through at 350℉ for 20 minutes.
Apart from this, the brisket needs to be marinated for up to 24 hours prior to cooking for optimal flavor and tender texture so this recipe naturally lends itself to being made ahead of time!

TIPS FOR MAKING CROCKPOT BBQ BRISKET

It’s important to allow your grill to heat up first so that you can get the desired grill marks on either side of your slow cooked brisket.
If you’re not sure whether your brisket has cooked after the allocated recipe time, make use of an instant read thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 180 degrees.
It’s important that you allow your brisket to rest after cooking as this will help to settle the juices inside the meat instead of ending up on your plate.

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Crockpot BBQ Brisket