Last Updated on January 30, 2025
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!
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.
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Chef Yankel Polak is a seasoned chef and the Head Chef at ButcherBox, known for his expertise in high-quality meats and bold, flavor-driven cooking. With a passion for teaching and creating approachable yet elevated recipes, he inspires home cooks to master the art of cooking with confidence and creativity.
