BARBECUED BRISKET SLOW COOKER RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil and fry the onions over a high heat for 5min or until dark and golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock, scraping the bottom of the pan and bring to the boil. Season well with pepper and a pinch of salt.

  Put the brisket into the pan of the slow cooker (cut the brisket in half if you can’t fit the whole piece in the pan), add the garlic cloves and bay leaves and pour over the hot cooking liquid. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8hr, until the meat is tender and falling apart.

  Meanwhile, make the sauce. Put all the ingredients except 1tbsp bourbon in a large pan and stir together over a medium heat, bubbling for 15-20min until thick. Stir in the remaining bourbon and season to taste. Set aside.

Steps:

• In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, bay leaves, garlic, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cut brisket in half; add to bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Transfer beef to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender., For sauce, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through., Remove brisket from the slow cooker; discard bay leaves. Place 1 cup cooking juices in a measuring cup; skim fat. Add to the barbecue sauce. Discard remaining juices., Return brisket to the slow cooker; top with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Thinly slice beef across the grain; serve with sauce.
  Freeze option: Place individual portions of sliced brisket in freezer containers; top with barbecue sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.