Description
This Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Beef Brisket recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef with a sweet and tangy homemade honey BBQ sauce. Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked for 10 hours, this dish is ideal for gatherings or a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Brisket
- 1 medium-large beef brisket (about 5 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Honey BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup molasses
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
Thickening Mixture
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker and Sauce: Lightly grease your slow cooker and place the brisket inside. In a small bowl, whisk together all the honey BBQ sauce ingredients except the cold water and cornstarch, then set aside.
- Season Brisket: In a separate bowl, stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the brisket evenly.
- Cook Brisket: Pour the prepared honey BBQ sauce over the seasoned brisket in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Make Sauce Thicker: After cooking, pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a large saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into cold water until dissolved, then pour into the boiling liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Shred and Serve: Using two forks, shred the beef brisket directly in the slow cooker. Pour the thickened sauce back over the shredded meat, stir well to combine, and serve hot.
Notes
- The honey BBQ sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Make sure the brisket is fully submerged or well-coated in sauce for the best flavor and moisture retention.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
