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Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Katie WellsOct 23, 2010Updated: Jan 3, 2020
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I’m a big fan of protein, and this is by far one of the easiest ways to cook a large amount of healthy protein with very little effort. I buy grass-fed beef whenever possible because of the superior nutrition, but really any brisket could work. The brisket cut of meat comes from the breast or lower chest of the cow, and you might have had it before in barbecue. Many people shy away from brisket because it has a reputation for being the toughest part of the cow, but this does not deter us! A few natural meat tenderizers, and brisket becomes a tender, wonderful cut of meat.

This easy brisket recipe will provide enough meat to re-purpose for several more meals in stir fries, casseroles or omelets.

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Recipe

Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket Recipe

Katie Wells
Easy slow-cooked beef brisket that makes a tough cut of meat in to a flavorful and delicious meal with plenty of leftovers.
4.19 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Resting time 12 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large beef brisket
  • ¼ - ½ cup white vinegar (or tomato juice)
  • ⅓ cup all natural liquid smoke
  • ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano

Instructions
 

  • Remove brisket from packaging and rinse well. 
  • Place in roasting pan or large enough baking dish to hold brisket and the juice it will create when cooked.
  • With sharp knife, pierce brisket across the grain to tenderize. Try to pierce every ½ inch or so.
  • Rub/pour the vinegar or tomato juice on the brisket.
  • Pour liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce over brisket to taste.
  • Season with pepper, garlic and onion powders, and herbs. (Do not use salt! This will make it tough!)
  • Cover pan and refrigerate overnight or for at least 12 hours and up to 24.
  • In the morning, preheat the oven to 300°F and place the brisket in oven, covered. 
  • Cook 8-10 hours. A good rule of thumb is about 40 minutes per pound of meat.
  • Baste every hour or so. This is totally optional! There are many days I just stick it in the oven and go.
  • When cooked, remove the brisket from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain in thin slices.

Notes

The types and quantities of spices used for this brisket are entirely up to you. I've included my favorites, but feel free to play with the combination to fit your tastes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 418mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 4mg
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (13 Comments)

  1. MJ

    October 16, 2018 at 8:15 PM

    5 stars
    This really sounds good !!! I have a smaller family (2-3 of us max) so I get the smaller briskets. Do you do the same thing for one you put into a slow cooker ??

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  2. Sherry

    May 31, 2018 at 3:14 PM

    This recipe looks yummy, and I want to try it, but the Worcestershire has wheat and soy in it. Do you know where to find soy-free, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (or do you have a DIY recipe you could share a link for)?

    Reply
  3. Meghan

    September 19, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    How long should I cook the brisket Ig it’s about 3-4 pounds?

    Reply
  4. nancy barratt

    December 24, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    4 stars
    You might want to check out where liquid smoke comes from.
    I saw a video a few years back on how they create these and it’s not good!

    Reply
  5. Gena Hood

    August 5, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    5 stars
    This recipe was awesome! I had this humongous beef brisket that I had gotten with a quarter of a grass-fed cow (or bull, not sure which). Had no idea how to cook it so that it would be tender. I followed the recipe but then cooked the marinated meat for 10 hours in a slow cooker on low setting. It was terrific! Now, I’m going to use the leftovers for beef BBQ sandwiches!

    Reply
  6. mike

    July 5, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    5 stars
    This recipe is easy and delicious!! Melted in your mouth. Thanks!!

    Reply
  7. genevieve

    November 16, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    I have a very large Brisk. I cut off a 4 pound slice.
    I put in the crock pot and slow cook it over night with spice. And it came out as tough as all get out.
    Boy was I surprise at how tough it was after slow cooking over night. still have 13 pounds Brisk.
    Any idea how to tenderize this brisk.
    thanks
    Genevieve

    Reply
    • mike

      July 3, 2015 at 8:02 AM

      Do I leave the juice in the pan when I put it in the oven?

      Reply
      • Annie M

        July 4, 2015 at 1:47 PM

        5 stars
        Yes. I cooked my first one (5 lbs.) today and poured the marinade over the brisket before putting in the oven, then used it to baste throughout the cooking process.

        All I can say is, “Awesomeness in a roasting pan!”

        My family and friends loves, Loves, LOVES this and can’t stop ‘testing’ it. Not sure there will be any left when we actually sit down to eat! There are several excellent BBQ restaurants in our area and they charge about $18-$20 for brisket. This is just as good as theirs and a lot more affordable.

        FYI – I used balsamic vinegar instead of white vinegar and added smoked paprika to the seasonings.

        Thank you, Wellness Mama!

        Reply
  8. Holly Bourland

    September 29, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Could you do this in a crock pot? Would you still cook it for 8-10 hours?

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    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      September 29, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Yes, if you could fit it in you can. Many briskets are too big!

      Reply
  9. TashaOrlovsky

    October 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    How big is that brisket if you’d need to cook it for 8-10 hrs, at 40 min per lb?! That comes out to something like 12 lbs!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      October 19, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      I usually get a 10+ pound one…

      Reply

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