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Tender Whiskey Glazed Smoked Brisket Slow Cooker Recipe

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A tender, smoky, and flavorful brisket slow cooked with a whiskey glaze that caramelizes beautifully, delivering melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich taste without the fuss of a smoker.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, preferably flat cut
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup whiskey (e.g., Jameson or Bulleit)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat brisket dry and trim excess fat if thicker than 1/4 inch. Rub brisket with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear brisket fat-side down for 4-5 minutes until deep brown crust forms. Flip and sear other side for 4 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together whiskey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar until sugar dissolves.
  4. Place seared brisket in slow cooker. Pour whiskey glaze evenly over meat. Sprinkle fresh thyme on top if using. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Remove brisket and tent with foil. Pour cooking juices into saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  6. Slice brisket thinly against the grain. Drizzle with reduced whiskey glaze before serving.

Notes

Do not skip searing to develop crust and flavor. Cook low and slow for best tenderness. Let brisket rest before slicing to keep juices locked in. Simmer cooking juices to reduce and thicken glaze for best flavor. Adjust cooking time if brisket is not fork-tender. For gluten-free, substitute Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and check broth labels.

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