Smoky BBQ Brisket Recipe in the Crockpot for Tender Perfection

Ingredients

• 4-5 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for more heat)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• ⅓ cup molasses
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup seedless blackberry preserves
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon reserved Spice Rub
• 1 tablespoon mesquite liquid smoke (optional but recommended)
• ½ cup homemade barbecue sauce