Slow Cooker Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Tangy Barbecue Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with smoky spices and served with a rich, tangy homemade barbecue sauce, inspired by Texas barbecue traditions. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 615 minutes, pairs beef brisket, smoked paprika, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 600 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds beef brisket
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tsp liquid smoke

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chili powder to create a dry rub. Rub this evenly over the entire surface of 3 pounds beef brisket.
Step 2: Place the seasoned brisket in a slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tsp liquid smoke until smooth. Pour this barbecue sauce over the brisket.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the brisket is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove brisket and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the barbecue sauce spooned over the top.