How long should you cook a brisket in a crock pot?

Instructions

1. Rub the brisket on all sides thoroughly with the brisket rub.
2. Combine the barbecue sauce and broth in the bottom of the crock pot and mix.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
4. Remove brisket and slice, or shred, and return to sauce mixture.

Can you overcook brisket in a slow cooker?

You can in fact overcook a beef brisket. While you can shred or use your fingers to pull-apart a slice of brisket, it isn’t a type of pulled meat, and it shouldn’t be treated like one. If you leave your brisket unattended or cook it for too long, the meat can go from fork-tender to incredibly mushy and unappetizing.

How do you cook brisket in a crock pot?

Place the brisket in the crock pot. Sprinkle the onion soup mix, garlic powder, and brown sugar over the top of the brisket, and massage gently into the meat. Pour the chili sauce over the top, covering the meat completely. Cook on low heat for 8 – 10 hours.

How do you keep brisket from drying out in crock pot?

Keep it fatty: The fat cap will protect the brisket from drying out during the long, slow cook and baste the brisket as the fat slowly melts. You can remove the excess fat after the brisket is completely cooked and cooled.

Should brisket be submerged in slow cooker?

Should brisket be submerged in the slow cooker? The meat doesn’t need to be swimming in broth, but yes, it should be at least partially submerged. Here, 2 1/2 cups is plenty for a 3-pound piece of meat. A bit of cornstarch whisked into the liquid helps add body to the sauce.

Should I sear my brisket before slow cooking?

You have to sear off the brisket to caramelize the meat before letting it slow-cook in the oven at 275°, so it goes from stove to oven. Afterward, you bring it back to the stovetop to thicken the sauce.