Broiling the brisket gives it a nice crisp top layer, but you can skip this step and it will still be delicious. Braising the meat with beer in the slow cooker, however? Absolutely necessary.
Recipe information
Yield
6 Servings
Ingredients
3
1
1
1
1½
1½
1½
1
2
4-5
2
1
Preparation
Step 1
Finely chop garlic in a food processor. Add brown sugar, mustard, oil, black pepper, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons salt and process until smooth. Rub all over brisket, working into crevices. Wrap in plastic; chill 1–2 days. Let meat sit out until it’s room temperature, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Scatter onions in a 4–6-quart slow cooker and add brisket, fat side up. Add beer and 1 cup water. Cover and cook until meat is very tender, 7–8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high.
Step 3
Heat broiler. Transfer brisket, onions, and any braising liquid to a large oven-proof skillet or roasting pan. Broil brisket, uncovered, until top is browned and crisp, 5–10 minutes.
Step 4
Let brisket cool slightly. Remove from pan and shred or slice. Remove onions with a slotted spoon; mix into brisket. Taste and moisten with some cooking liquid and season with salt, if needed.
Step 5
Do ahead: Brisket can be braised 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat, covered, at 325° for 1½ hours.
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Anonymous
10/21/2017
The ingredient list is contradicted by the instructions and photos. “4-5 pounds untrimmed flat-cut brisket, cut into 4” pieces“ Why cut into pieces?
Anonymous
Vail
1/27/2018
I followed the recipe instructions properly. I feel like the meat surprisingly came out flavorless. I probably won’t make this again.
Anonymous
Scranton, PA
9/7/2020
You guys that says its flavorless??? These instructions just a foundation, flavor it as u will🤷
Jfitz
Chicago IL
12/19/2020