Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe
There are a lot of benefits that you can get from cooking with a slow cooker. This delicious tool is easy to use and comes in many upgrades. However, even in its simplest form, the slow cooker is almost fully hands free. Users will also have a great time cooking with this appliance since the cleanup is super easy with liners.
Equipment
- large zip-lock bag
- slow cooker liner
- slow cooker
- Cutting Board
- Cutting Knife
- cooking brush to rub the marinade
- 2 medium bowls
Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds of beef brisket Choose a cut of beef brisket that is thick nice, and meaty.
- 1 yellow sweet onion minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3-4 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups of chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons of onion powder
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 2 teaspoons of cumin
- 2 tablespoons of water
Instructions
- During the first step in the Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe, you will start by preparing the meat. The meat is what takes the longest during this recipe. For example, you will need to start by cleaning the meat with a vinegar and lemon mixture. The acid of these foods can kill bacteria.
- Once the meat is clean and cut at the appropriate length and size, you can make the seasonings and let the beef brisket marinate overnight.
- The other ingredients, mostly the liquids including the water, beef or chicken broth, and soy sauce should be mixed together in a different bowl. This is the base. If you do not mix the liquids together, it can create clumps and uneven seasonings for your slow cooked brisket.
- During the third step in this pioneer woman slow cooker brisket recipe, you will place all of the ingredients together in the slow cooker pot. If you can, line the pot with a slow cooker liner or plastic wrap to keep it from getting too dirty. For me, it is easier to add the brisket meat and then the liquid on top.
- Set the slow cooker to a low heat setting and let the dish heat and simmer for the next 8-10 hours. The smell will waver through your home, so it will be hard to forget that it is there! Cut the tender meat after it cools and serve with a delicious side!
Notes
- Browning the brisket is a technique that takes only about 10-15 minutes. If you want to, season and marinade the meat overnight. Right before placing your slow-cooked brisket into the oven or slow cooker, you will want to brown the sides on a large skillet pan.
- Add a small tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and wait for the oil to sizzle. Using a cooking brush made specifically for marinading and spreading seasonings, brush the seasoning coat through the meat to get the best flavors. Brown each side in the oil to create a caramel texture and color on each side for 5-6 minutes.
- If you want the flavor to penetrate the meat, I recommend adding small slices and holes through the brisket before coating it with seasonings and the liquid base. This also helps keep the meat tender as it cooks.