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Before 10 am, I had already made 3 things. I mentioned that I was making this root beer brisket. I got quite a few requests for the recipe. As much as I would like to, I don’t blog everything that I cook at home. In fact, I don’t even blog some of the things that I make with the intention of blogging them.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Yesterday on my Facebook page, I mentioned that I was in a cooking mood and that I was busting things out of my kitchen. Before 10 am, I had already made 3 things. I mentioned that I was making this root beer brisket. I got quite a few requests for the recipe. As much as I would like to, I don’t blog everything that I cook at home. In fact, I don’t even blog some of the things that I make with the intention of blogging them. But, that being said, if you ask me for a recipe, I try my hardest to give it to you. What can I say? I am a people-pleaser. And if we were not having a conversation about it on Facebook, you would not be seeing it here today, (or in such a timely manner might I add). This brisket really was delicious, and worth being shared. So, come on over. Like me. Because I really like you, and I want to get to know you better.

Root Beer Brisket Ingredients //

  • 1 (3 1/2 pound) brisket, trimmed
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 (4-ounce) can of tomato paste
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (I like Stubb’s Sweet Heat)
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups root beer
slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

How to Make // The Steps

Step 1: Trim your brisket if it has a lot of fat. Season well with salt and pepper. Both sides.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 2: Add the brisket to a very hot pan. Brown on both sides. My slow cooker has a browning feature, so I can do it directly in my slow cooker. The lazy girl in me loves that I do not have to dirty an extra pan.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 3: Transfer the brisket to your slow cooker. Cover the top with sliced onions.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 4: Mix together tomato paste, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, garlic, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 5: Pour the sauce over the brisket.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 6: Pour over root beer.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 7: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Step 8: From here, you can slice and serve.

Maybe a potato or a vegetable? This makes enough for at least two meals in my house, maybe even three. Tonight, I am going to shred the leftovers and make a barbecue beef sandwich. This is incredibly versatile. I have even used leftovers for crazy good tacos. It reminds me of my Passover Brisket, but less sweet.

slow cooker root beer brisket recipe
slow cooker root beer brisket recipe

Root Beer Brisket

Yield: serves 6 to 8

Slow Cooker Root Beer Brisket - Sweet and tangy brisket in a root beer sauce. Set it and forget it.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2 pound) brisket, trimmed
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 (4-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (I like Stubb’s Sweet Heat)
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups root beer

Instructions

  1. Trim your brisket if it has a lot of fat. Season well with salt and pepper. Both sides.
  2. Add the brisket to a very hot pan. Brown on both sides. My slow cooker has a browning feature, so I can do it directly in my slow cooker. The lazy girl in me loves that I do not have to dirty an extra pan.
  3. Transfer the brisket to your slow cooker. Cover the top with sliced onions.
  4. Mix together tomato paste, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, garlic, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the sauce over the brisket.
  6. Pour over root beer.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  8. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g

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Donna

Sunday 17th of September 2017

You never said What temperature to set the oven on

bakedbree

Tuesday 19th of September 2017

325.

Chava

Thursday 14th of September 2017

Hi. Looks awesome. I am terrified of preparing meat but I want to give it a shot. I don't have a slow cooker. What temperature should I use in the oven? How long? Covered the whole time or uncover part? Which function of the oven - roast, bake...? Thanks for your help!

bakedbree

Tuesday 19th of September 2017

325°, covered, and about an hour per pound.

Amanda

Friday 30th of December 2016

I made this today and it was a huge hit. I'd never done a brisket before and was quite nervous, but this was delicious and cooked perfectly. The sauce turned into a perfect thinned out barbecue sauce, not watery at all. Great recipe!

bakedbree

Tuesday 3rd of January 2017

Brisket is so easy, no need to be nervous! I am glad that you liked it so much.

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