Savory Crockpot Beef Brisket Recipe with Coffee Rub and Smoky BBQ Sauce
A tender, juicy beef brisket slow-cooked with a rich coffee rub and smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for an easy and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 6 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket (preferably flat cut, well-marbled)
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (medium roast or instant granules)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade smoky BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing, optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ground coffee, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper to make the coffee rub.
- Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the meat, then coat generously with the coffee rub on all sides. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
- In a medium bowl, combine BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir until blended.
- Place the brisket in the crockpot. Pour beef broth or water around the meat (not on top). Pour BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the brisket.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove brisket and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- Serve with cooking juices and extra BBQ sauce spooned over the slices.
Notes
Searing the brisket before slow cooking is optional but recommended to add flavor and texture. Let the rub rest on the meat for at least 10 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor. Slice against the grain for tenderness. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer it in a saucepan to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the brisket
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 20
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