Enjoy barbecue flavor year round with this juicy slow cooker beef brisket smothered in BBQ sauce.

Smoky barbecue flavor shouldn’t be reserved only for summertime cookouts. You can achieve the same tender pull-apart beef brisket while the slow cooker does most of the work!

Traditionally, beef brisket is smoked over wood chips for hours to get those deep, aromatic flavors. To achieve a similar taste, smoked paprika and cumin are rubbed all over the brisket before pan searing to get a nice char on the outside. For a sweeter brisket, you can add a few teaspoons of coconut sugar to the rub.

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You can use either a traditional beef brisket or a chuck roast in this slow cooker recipe. Start by blotting off any excess moisture from the brisket using a paper towel. This is important for ensuring a good caramelization on the meat. Next, rub the brisket on both sides with seasonings. Add ghee to a large pan and heat over medium high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the beef and sear 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

Next, add the beef and any of its drippings to the slow cooker. Smother the beef in Paleo barbecue sauce, cover and set to low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork tender and pulls apart easily. Slice or shred and serve the brisket on Paleo bread, alongside coleslaw or on top of sweet potato chips for a barbecued nachos platter!

Tip: Want to make your own BBQ sauce? Try this homemade Paleo BBQ Sauce recipe here.

Jennafer Ashley

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Smothered with BBQ Sauce

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Total time:8 hrs
10 mins

Cook Time: 8 hrs 8 hours

Prep Time: 10 mins 10 minutes

Serves:4

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Smothered with BBQ Sauce

Recipe by: Jennafer Ashley

Enjoy barbecue flavor year round with this juicy slow cooker beef brisket smothered in BBQ sauce.

Tools

• Large skillet
• Slow cooker
• Tongs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef brisket
• 1 T ground cumin
• 1 t smoked paprika
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1 T ghee
• 2 cups Paleo BBQ sauce

Instructions

• Remove any moisture on the brisket by blotting dry with a paper towel. Rub the cumin, smoked paprika and sea salt on both sides of the brisket.
• Heat the ghee in the skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is shimmering hot, add the brisket and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the brisket and pan drippings into the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce on the top. Use the tongs to coat the brisket in the sauce. Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours, until the brisket falls apart easily when shredded with a fork.
• Slice or shred the brisket and serve hot.

Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here are a few we’d recommend:

Ghee (Pure Indian Foods)
Paprika (Simply Organic)

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