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"I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this entree is often on the menu," writes Anita Keppinger from Philomath, Oregon. "It's fairly inexpensive and takes little effort to prepare. The tender beef tastes wonderful."
Editor's Note: This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 242 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 810 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein.
Originally published as Barbecued Beef Brisket in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p37
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by billieboy57
Last week briskets were on sale so I froze 4, I've got one in the crock pot......it smells amazing! I reduced the ketchup to 1/2 cup, added 1/8 cup of brown sugar, dash of A1 sauce. This is my go to recipe :-)
Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by Karen.Buske
This is a keeper for sure. Very good!
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by 1woody
We love this recipe and make it quite often. I always get it all ready the night before. I put the rub on the brisket and put it in the crock pot in the frig the night before. I just take it out of the frig and pour the sauce over it in the morning and let it cook all day on low. Yummy!!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by bonita85
My family loves this recipe! The only thing I do after its cooked is shred the meat and Voila you have barbecued brisket sandwiches. The barbecue sauce is amazing and I use it for other recipes too.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2011 by Mitchlep
I used a 2.5lb beef brisket. I applied the rub and refrigerated overnight. I put brisket in the slow cooker and poured all of the sauce over the top. Cooked on high for 5 hours. Used Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce #7 for dipping sauce and it was fabulous! The meat was fork tender and very tasty without additional sauce. But I use Jack Daniels #7 because it is my favorite. I will definitely make this easy brisket again and I would serve this to guests.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by dajenkins
I normally double the recipe using a 4-6 lb fresh brisket from the farmer's market and cook it in a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. I've fixed it this way several times and it always comes out terrific.
Gets raves from family and friends
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2011 by jmkasprak
If you can't get authentic slow-smoked BBQ brisket, this is the next best thing. My brisket was 3 lbs, and I used a 5-quart crock pot, which I cooks way too hot on high, so I only use low. I rubbed the meat the night before. After 7 hours the meat was fall-apart tender under in a sea of barbeque juices. It was so flavorful we didn't even need to use the remaining sauce.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by kimheath
I've made this several times now and we love it! I let it sit in the refrigerator overnight with the rub and then slow cook it the next day for 12-14 hours because I typically double the recipe and like to cook it more like a roast.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by terwrld2
I love this recipe. I slice it up and put them on rolls, with some homemade baked beans. It was wonderful. Followed the recipe exactly as stated.
Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2011 by walda151
Can you do this in a 5 quart slow cooker?
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by tksgroupie
I had some trouble with it being dry. i cooked it on low for 8 hours (at work all day) so maybe that was the problem? it was flavorful and tender enough but very very dry. any suggestions?
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by 1woody
I made this yesterday. I put the rub on the brisket the night before and let it sit in the crock in the frig over night. In the morning, I poured all the sauce over the brisket, set the crock pot on low and cooked it all day while we were at work. It was just delicious, my husband and I both loved it. This recipe is definitely a keeper and will be making it again soon. Thanks for such a great recipe.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by mom24x7
I made this for dinner last night and we loved it. My brisket was 3 1/2 lbs and I cooked it the full 5 hours. The only change I would make when cooking this again is to double the sauce. It was a hit!!
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by mgerbich
Can you cook this on low for 8-10 hours?
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2009 by lisa53202
Tasty--I would like to try a cooking method other than the crockpot using this recipe. Great sauce.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2009 by hutchisondonw
Next to my husbands smoked brisket, this is the best and easey recipe. The best sauce ever. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2009 by redram37
i've been looking for this recipe since my grandson & wife served it at their wedding reception in Texas.
Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2009 by tlag1986
I am definitely looking forward to this recipe. It is right up our alley.
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