Crockpot Barbecue Brisket Sandwiches Recipe
I can’t tell you how much joy this Crockpot Barbecue Brisket Sandwich recipe has brought to our family dinners. The meat comes out so tender that it practically melts in your mouth, and the smoky, sweet barbecue sauce is the perfect complement.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 8 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw optional
- Sliced pickles optional
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. While the skillet is warming, season your brisket with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear the brisket on both sides until it’s beautifully browned. This step adds a delicious, caramelized layer of flavor!
- Layer your crockpot with thinly sliced onions and minced garlic. Place the seared brisket on top. This combination will release incredible flavors during the slow cooking process.
- Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl. This sweet and tangy mixture is the star of the recipe. Pour the sauce over the brisket in the crockpot, and add beef broth to keep everything moist.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 8-10 hours. This might just be the hardest part because your kitchen will smell heavenly, and you’ll be counting down the minutes until dinner.
- Carefully remove the cooked brisket from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. If you like, toss the shredded meat back into the crockpot to soak up even more sauce.
- Toast your hamburger buns in a skillet or oven for a light crunch. Pile on a generous serving of shredded brisket, top it with coleslaw or pickles if you like, and crown it with the top bun. That’s it, enjoy!
Notes
- Pick the Right Brisket: Choose a well-marbled cut of brisket for the most tender and juicy results.
- Don’t Skip the Searing: Browning the brisket beforehand adds depth of flavor.
- Adjust the Sauce: Taste your barbecue sauce before pouring it over the meat. Like it sweeter? Add more sugar. Want it tangier? Increase the vinegar.
- Low and Slow: Resist the urge to turn up the heat or shorten the cook time. Slow cooking is key for tender brisket.