Smoky and spicy Slow Cooker Brisket with coffee rub is a fantastic recipe that takes minutes to prepare. The slow cooker does the rest. Enjoy delicious tender brisket. Perfect for family dinner. feeding a crowd, and tailgating.
1Tablespoon 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.
Notes
Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. Note 1: Full-fat stock can be used.Note 2: I generally use the same coffee type that is in the dry rub.Note 3: It is optional to trim the brisket of unnecessary fat before seasoning. Note 4: Be sure to use a brisket that is at least 4 pounds before cooking. Anything smaller, the meat will be tough.Note 5: For best results, rub the entire brisket with the rub and cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator least 8 hours, preferably overnight.Note 6: My slow cooker cooks very fast. My brisket is ready on low settings in 5 hours. Note 7: The internal temperature of a cooked brisket should be 165 degrees.
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.