Slow Cooker Coffee Rub Brisket Recipe

Slow cooker coffee rub beef brisket on a large cutting board.

5 from 7 votes

Slow Cooker Coffee Rub Brisket Recipe

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.

Course Main Course, Slow Cooker

Cuisine American

Keyword beef brisket, coffee rub brisket, slow cooker beef

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

marinate time 8

Total Time 14 10

Servings servings

Calories 529kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Ninja 8-1 Slow Cooker
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Cutting Board
carving knife
small mixing bowl
plastic wrap

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.

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.

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