Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)

Slow-cooked brisket with smoky BBQ flavors, piled onto buns and topped with slaw, pickles, and onions.

# What You Need:

→ For the Brisket

01 - 2.5 kg beef brisket
02 - 360 ml barbecue sauce, divided
03 - 6 burger buns
04 - Pickles, for serving
05 - Sliced onions, for serving
06 - Coleslaw, for serving
07 - Additional barbecue sauce, for serving

→ Smokey BBQ Dry Rub

08 - 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Pour 240 ml of barbecue sauce into the base of the slow cooker.
02 - Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Coat the beef brisket thoroughly on all sides with the smokey BBQ dry rub.
04 - Place the seasoned brisket into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours until tender.
05 - Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred or slice the meat thinly.
06 - Layer the shredded brisket on burger buns and garnish with pickles, sliced onions, coleslaw, and extra barbecue sauce as desired.

# Important Notes:

01 - Letting the brisket rest before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.