Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches
Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches are the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Juicy, tender brisket cooked with a variety of spices and a simple flavorful sauce.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
For the Brisket:
- 3-4 lbs beef brisket
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand or homemade
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
For Assembling:
- coleslaw/shredded cabbage
- cheddar cheese sliced
- hamburger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the Brisket: Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket, ensuring it's evenly coated. Place the coated brisket in the crockpot. For extra flavor, sear the brisket in a hot pan with oil for 2–3 minutes per side before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Slow Cook: Pour the sauce over the brisket in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours until the brisket is very tender and easily falls apart.
- Shred the Brisket: Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or a large dish.
- Use two forks to shred the brisket into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix & Serve: Return the shredded brisket to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes on the "Keep Warm" setting to absorb the flavors.
- Assemble: Toast buns (optional), then layer the shredded brisket, cheddar cheese, and coleslaw. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg