Christmas Brisket

SERVES 12

3-4 lbs beef brisket

Spice Rub
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Sauce
1/2 cup onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup A-1 Steak Sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons cajun spices
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix dry spices together and rub over the lean side of the brisket.
Sprinkle liquid smoke over the spices.
Tightly wrap the meat in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning place the brisket in the slow cooker fat side to the bottom.
Mix all sauce ingredients together and pour over meat.
Cook on high for 6 hours. Once cooked, remove the meat to cutting board. to rest before cutting.
Take pan juices from the slow cooker and place in a sauce pan.
Cook for 10 minutes at a low bubble until reduced by 1/3 to 1/2.
Serve sauce with sliced brisket.

I will try this one after the Holidays. Always looking for Slow cooker recipes.

Before I have to start adding cups vs Lbs would you say a 4 Qt slow cooker would handle this? It's really embarrasing to run out of slow cooker before you've finished adding ingredients.

I think it should with no problem.