Since my kiddos love brisket, I’m always looking for ways to make it. This is such a great family supper on busy week nights because you just throw it in the slow cooker that morning and it’s waiting for you at dinner time.
This brisket is particularly yummy because it has a brown sugar and mustard glaze over it…the perfect little addition to tender brisket.
We served this with baked potatoes and a green salad but mashed potatoes would be yummy too! Or pile this up on a bun and serve it as a sandwich with a side of potato salad or chips. And the leftovers…they’re so yummy too! Add some brisket and Monterey Jack cheese to a tortilla and make a quesadilla or taco.
Simple and yummy!
If you use a 3 to 5 pound flat trimmed brisket, you’ll have enough to serve about 4-6 adults.
Shopping List
1 (3 to 5 pound) flat trimmed brisket
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 onion, chopped
4 cups apple juice (or 2 cups apple juice and 2 cups water)
Salt and Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown each side of your brisket in a drizzle of EVOO (about 4 minutes each side). Sprinkle salt and pepper down over each side.
While it’s browning, combine the brown sugar and mustard together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place your browned brisket in the slow cooker. Take your brown sugar mixture and rub it all over the brisket. Add in your chopped onion and pour your liquid on top.
Cover and cook on high about 8 hours.
When you’re ready to eat, open the lid and remove the brisket from the liquid (discard the liquid) on to a cutting board. Shred the brisket up and serve.
So simple and yummy!
I used apple juice as my cooking liquid because it adds great flavor to the meat…you can cut the amount of apple juice in half by using water too.
Happy supper!
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Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
YUM! This looks delicious! And I always love brisket the night I cook it, but I love it even more left over!
Narci says
Oh, gosh! I love a good brisket!! Can't wait to try this!!
Sheila (Sass and Sweat) says
This looks so good! Cannot wait to try it.
Liz says
This looks so good. Do you really cook it on high for 8 hours? Also, the only brisket I can ever find is always pre-packaged with some sort of seasoning already in it. Where do you find your brisket?
Rachel Brown says
Yum yum yum pinning this now, making it later! Thanks for another delicious recipe.
Haley @ Cupcakes and Sunshine says
this sounds absolutely incredible! and the fact that the slow cooker does all the work for you…love it!
Mix and Match Mama says
For years, I cooked it on low for 8 hours but then I read where it actually shreds easier if it's cooked on high that long…so I've been doing that and it really does work! Because you're slow cooking it in liquid, it won't over-cook or dry out. As for the brisket, I find mine in the packaged meat section (not flavored). Ask your butcher! They're very helpful!
Steph @ Three Loud Kids! says
I have never made brisket, but this looks incredible!
Sally Hepworth says
I have tried several butchers in Australia and can't seem to find Brisket! Is there another cut of meat this would work with? Thank you. Love this blog.
Mix and Match Mama says
Try using a roast! Use the same method. Enjoy 🙂
Sally Hepworth says
I will, thank you!
By the way, I made the BBQ apple chicken yesterday and it was a HUGE hit!
Anonymous says
Dry mustard or prepared? This looks delicious- I think my kids will love it!
Mix and Match Mama says
Prepared 🙂
Jenna says
Mine is in the slow cooked and all ready to go! I'm excited to try this, sounds sooooo good on a fall day! 🙂 I appreciate you explaining about cooking on high for 8 hours and that you cant over cook the meat. I was concerned about that at first too. Have a great weekend!
Alisha says
I'm making this today, getting ready to throw it in the crockpot but had to ask- is the mustard flavor really there once it is cooked all day? My husband hates mustard… If you can really taste it is there an alternative you recommend?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! It cooks all day and yes, there is a slight mustard flavor. Just reduce the amount you use.
Kayla says
This sounds wonderful! Can you substitute apple cider for apple juice as suggested in one of your other recipes?
Mix and Match Mama says
Totally!!! Enjoy!
Liz D says
My slow cooker never seems to cook the meat to where it is easy to shred. How would I cook this in the oven?
Mix and Match Mama says
If you're cooking this in the oven, make sure you add plenty of liquids (they evaporate in the oven), and cook at 250 all day. Make sure your pot has a really tight fitting lid!