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Cowboy Brisket

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 13, 2014
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cowboy brisket
Romulo Yanes
Yields:
15 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Cal/Serv:
239

Every country home needs something simmering in the kitchen, so fire up this versatile big-batch recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. cowboy rub (such as McCormick Cattlemen's)
  • 1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 (6-pound) flat-cut brisket
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

    1. Step 1Stir together first 5 ingredients. Trim fat from brisket leaving a thin layer; cut into 3-inch chunks.
    2. Step 2Rub brisket pieces evenly with spice mixture. Arrange meat on top of onions and garlic in a lightly greased 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
    3. Step 3Sprinkle with cilantro. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours or until brisket pieces shred easily with a fork.
    4. Step 4Serve brisket drizzled with small amount of cooking liquid, or cover and chill up to 4 days.
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