Slow-Cooked Brisket with Apple Cider Glaze

Fall-apart tender beef brisket bathed in a sweet-spicy apple cider reduction, ideal for cozy weeknight dinners.

Cuisine: American

Category: Slow Cooker

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 480 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the 3 lbs beef brisket with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides for 4-5 minutes until deeply browned.
2. Step 2: Add the 1 large onion, finely chopped, and 3 cloves garlic, minced, to the Dutch oven, and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then pour in 1/2 cup beef broth.
4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours until the brisket is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove the brisket, let rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and reduce over medium-high heat for 10 minutes until thickened to a glaze.