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Flavorful Coffee-Rubbed Smoked Brisket Slow Cooker Recipe Easy and Perfect for Beginners

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This coffee-rubbed smoked brisket slow cooker recipe combines rich, smoky flavors with a subtle coffee bite, made easy in a slow cooker for tender, flavorful meat perfect for comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 pounds beef brisket, preferably flat cut
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (freshly ground if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup beef broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional garnish: Fresh parsley or chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket by removing any thick, hard fat cap, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground coffee, smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir until evenly blended.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket, pressing gently to adhere well.
  4. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
  5. Place the rubbed brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. About halfway through, baste the brisket with some cooking juices.
  6. After 8 hours, check if the brisket is fork-tender and easily pulls apart. If not, cook an additional 30 minutes and test again.
  7. Carefully lift the brisket out and let it rest on a cutting board covered loosely with foil for 15 minutes.
  8. Slice the brisket against the grain into thin slices. Spoon some of the slow cooker juices over the slices or use as dipping sauce.

Notes

Do not trim off all fat; leaving a thin fat cap helps keep the meat juicy. Press the rub firmly onto the brisket to form a flavorful crust. For a smokier flavor, add a soaked wood chip wrapped in foil to the slow cooker or finish under a broiler for a few minutes. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness. Rest the meat before slicing to retain juices. Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free version. Reheat gently with broth to keep moist.

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