Cowboy Brisket

By ashleyeraas

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

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) cowboy rub, (such as McCormick Grill Mates)
• 1 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
• 1.50 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1 (6-pound) flat-cut brisket
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together first 5 ingredients. Trim fat from brisket leaving a thin layer; cut into 3-inch chunks.

Rub brisket pieces evenly with spice mixture. Arrange meat on top of onions and garlic in a lightly greased 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Sprinkle with cilantro. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours or until brisket pieces shred easily with a fork.

Serve brisket drizzled with small amount of cooking liquid, or cover and chill up to 4 days.