Coffee Rubbed Brisket is a smoky, spicy, tender flavor-filled recipe. It's a beyond mouthwatering meal filled with aromatics from the dry rub. The zesty rub enhances the flavors of the beef. Make this in your slow cooker and it's also a set-and-forget amazing meal.
You are in for a big treat with this beef brisket. The coffee spice rub is smoky and spicy. Let it marinate overnight on the meat to add tons of flavor.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
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- Slow Cooker Coffee Rub Brisket is an easy recipe with delicious results.
- Coffee Rub Brisket is a crowd-pleaser recipe.
- Make this beef brisket with coffee rub for family parties, game day snacking, and summer parties for an easy recipe to feed a crowd.
🧾 Ingredient List
- ground coffee – tenderizes the meat.
- chili powder – adds fantastic spice.
- cumin – another level of spice.
- smoked paprika – give both smoke and sweetness to the rub.
- ground black pepper – just about everything needs pepper.
- garlic powder -a must for any dry rub, great flavor.
- onion powder – another must for flavor.
- Kosher salt – gives another depth of seasoning.
- ground dry mustard – gives a little tang to balance the smoky and sweet flavors in the rub.
- beef brisket - there is no meal without this ingredient J.
- coffee – layers the coffee flavor into the beef.
- beef broth – balances the coffee flavor.
- onion - more flavors to make well-balanced flavors.
- garlic - garlic makes everything taste amazing.
- liquid smoke - gives a smoky flavor to enhance the spices.
- Worcheshire sauce - a great addition to any beef recipe.
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🍲 Equipment
- Ninja 8-1 Slow Cooker
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Cutting Board
- carving knife
- small mixing bowl
- plastic wrap
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: Mix all your spices for the coffee rub in a small bowl.
Step 2: Massage the rub all over the brisket.
Step 3: Wrap the brisket with plastic and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours up to overnight. We recommend an overnight marinade.
Step 4: Once the brisket has sat in the fridge, remove the plastic and place the brisket in the slow cooker.
Step 5: Top the brisket with sliced onions and some garlic cloves. Add the beef stock and coffee.
Step 6: Cook the brisket on low for 5 to 8 hours until the internal temperature of the brisket is 185°F in the thickest part of the meat. Remove beef from the slow cooker. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- Trim unnecessary fat before seasoning.
- Rub the beef with the rub and keep well covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator overnight.
- For the most flavorful results, marinating overnight in the fridge works best for amazing-tasting beef.
- My crock pot cooks very fast. The brisket is ready on low settings in 5 hours.
- Use an instant read meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature of the meat. The thickest part of the meat should be 185 degrees when cooking is complete.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
The coffee rub will work on any cut of meat including london broil, sirloin roast, and eye round roast.
If you like a bit more heat in the dry rub, add 1 teaspoon of ancho chile powder.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Leftover brisket can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container for 3-4 days.
You can make the brisket coffee rub in advance and keep it in a mason jar until ready to use. The rub can be kept in a covered airtight container for 6 months.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We include the recipe to make oven-baked coffee-rubbed brisket instructions in the recipe card.
Beef Brisket is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 185°F/85°C.
Use an instant-read meat thermometer for the accuracy of meat temperature.
Of course. Use the coffee rub on Air Fryer Hamburgers or grilled steaks.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
The brisket is amazing on its own as a meal, make it a sandwich. Pair it with macaroni salad and you are all set for a blast of good food.
Enjoy it with buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Looking for a low-carb meal, make some mashed cauliflower with the brisket, such a delicious duo.
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- Burgers are awesome with this coffee rub.
- Give the rub as a gift to family and friends.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Coffee Rub Brisket Recipe
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Ingredients
Homemade Coffee Rub
- 3 Tablespoons ground coffee use regular ground coffee not instant coffee
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
- 4 pound beef brisket
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 14.5 ounce can of fat-free beef stock Note 1
- 1 cup black coffee Note 2
- 2-3 drops liquid smoke
- 2-3 drops Worcestershire sauce
Coffee Rub Brisket in Oven
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil This is the only addition ingredient needed besides all the above for making this brisket in the oven.
Instructions
How to Make a Coffee Rub
- In a small mixing bowl combine ground coffee, chili powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, Kosher salt, cumin, and ground dry mustard. Set aside.
How to prepare the Coffee Rub Brisket
- Trim excess fat from brisket, optional.
- Rub the coffee rub over the entire brisket.
- Wrap the brisket in plastic wrap.
- Place brisket in the fridge to let flavors marinate the brisket at least 8 hours to overnight. (for best flavor, overnight)
How to Make Slow Cooker Coffee Rub Brisket
- Remove brisket from the refrigerator and take it out of the plastic wrap.
- Place in Slow Cooker Vessel.
- Add sliced onion and garlic to the vessel.
- Pour in beef stock, coffee, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Set slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours. Brisket is cooked when its temperature is 185°F.
- Brisket can also cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
How to Cook Coffee Rub Brisket in the Oven
- Follow instructions to make the coffee dry rub.
- Preheat oven to 325°F/163°C. Be sure to have a rack in the center of the oven for the Dutch oven.
- Remove seasoned brisket from the refrigerator.
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add canola oil to the pan.
- Sear the brisket on all sides to brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add into the pot the onions and brown for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Pour in the beef stock, black coffee, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce. Use a wooden spoon to pick up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Those brown bits add flavor.
- Add the browned brisket back into the pot.
- Place lid on the pot. Put the Dutch oven in the preheat center rack of the oven.
- Bake for about 3 to 4 hours. Brisket is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 185°F.
How to Slice and Serve Coffee Rub Brisket
- Once the brisket is cooked. Remove from the cooking vessel and let rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes.
- Slice beef against the grain. Serve and enjoy.
