Slow-Cooker Molasses Smoked Brisket

Last Updated on August 29, 2022

When an outdoor smoker isn’t an option, this mouthwatering molasses brisket is the next best thing. A little liquid smoke will infuse the brisket with rich BBQ flavor and braising it in the crockpot ensures it will be super tender and juicy!

brisket

Slow-Cooker Molasses Smoked Brisket

3.73 from 324 votes
Print Pin
Protein: Beef
Cut: Beef Brisket
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 1 day 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 1 day 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg ButcherBox Beef Brisket

Dry Rub

  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp coriander
  • 1 Tbsp ginger powder
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Braising Liquid

  • 3 Tbsp liquid smoke
  • ½ c molasses
  • ¼ c tomato paste
  • 2 c beef stock
  • 1 ea onion sliced
  • 1 ea carrot chopped

Instructions

  • Remove brisket from package, pat dry, salt well, place on wire rack on baking sheet and refrigerate overnight uncovered.
  • Mix ingredients for dry rub together and rub all over brisket. Preheat cast iron pan on high heat and sear all sides of brisket. Set aside.
  • Turn slow-cooker on the high setting and place braising liquid and vegetables inside and mix together.
  • Add brisket to slow-cooker, cover and cook for 2 hours. After 2 hours on high reduce cooking temperature to the low setting and cook for additional 4 hours or until brisket is fork tender.
  • Let brisket rest in slow-cooker for 20 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • After brisket has rested and removed from braising liquid, place liquid and vegetables in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Serve with sliced brisket and enjoy!

Notes

Grain-Finished Beef Brisket:
In general, all braised and slow cooker recipes will need to cook this brisket for an addition 1-2 hours to achieve the desired results. The other thing you can do is cut their brisket in half before cooking it. As for smoking, follow the same general guidelines, but cook the brisket 5-6 hours longer to achieve the desired doneness.
Share on Pinterest!Pin at @Butcher_Box!