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shredded bbq beef brisket in a black pot with a spoon picking up a spoonful.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef Brisket

This slow cooker BBQ Pulled Beef Brisket is cooked low and slow until its deliciously tender. Jam packed with flavour, it’s a must try for anyone who loves hearty and delicious comfort food. Its also gluten free!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Lauren Woodger

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef brisket

Dry Rub

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Homemade BBQ Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 3 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free Worcestershire sauce or Henderson's relish
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon honey
  • 1½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
Metric - Us Customary

Instructions

  • Begin by preparing your brisket. Trim off any excess fat, mix the rub ingredients together and rub all over the outside of the brisket.
  • In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce ingredients & stir until well combined.
  • Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the brisket in the slow cooker. Make sure the brisket is coated evenly on all sides.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on a low heat for 8-10 hours, or on a high heat for 4-6 hours. The brisket should be tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
  • Once the brisket is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a chopping board or bowl. Use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining sauce.
  • Serve the BBQ pulled beef brisket hot on buns or rolls, topped with additional BBQ sauce and your favourite toppings like coleslaw or sliced onions.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Don’t open the slow cooker! No matter how much you are tempted, try not to open the slow cooker until you think the meat is done. Every time you open the lid it releases a significant amount of heat and it takes a while to heat back up again, so it will take longer to cook your food.
  • If you need this recipe to be gluten free and don’t have any gluten free Worcestershire sauce, a good alternative is Henderson’s Relish.
  • For best results, cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 5mg