Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Brisket
This Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Brisket with homemade smoky BBQ sauce is cooked low and slow until it’s deliciously tender. Jam-packed with flavour, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves hearty and delicious comfort food. It's also gluten-free!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 516kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2lb) 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
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. 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
Make Ahead & Freezing
- Make Ahead: Prepare the BBQ sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also rub the brisket with seasoning the night before & chill it in the fridge for a deeper flavour.
- Freezing: Shred the cooked brisket and store it in an airtight container with some BBQ sauce. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the hob with some extra BBQ sauce or a little beef stock to keep it moist.
- Fridge: Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat: Warm in the microwave or on the hob until piping hot, stirring halfway through. Add extra BBQ sauce or beef stock if needed.
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
