Slow Cooker Beef Brisket With BBQ Sauce (Tender and Sticky)

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lb (1.6 kg) fresh beef brisket, flat cut if possible
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 1/2 cups (360 g) ketchup
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup (70 g) packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika