BBQ Beef Brisket

Trim any large, thick pieces of fat from the brisket (dont remove all of the fat because it keeps the meat moist during cooking and adds flavor)

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Sprinkle brisket with salt and pepper.

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Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.

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Dry rub both sides of the brisket with the seasoning mixture.

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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the meat on both sides.

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Remove from the heat and set aside.

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Stir together the honey barbecue sauce and brown sugar.

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Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker.

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Place the brisket, fatty side up, into the slow cooker.

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Cover the top o the brisket with the remaining sauce.

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Cover the slow cooker and set heat to low for 9 hours, or until fork tender.

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When the brisket is cooked, remove it carefully from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.

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Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan and let it cool.

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Skim the fat that has risen to the top of the sauce in the large bowl.

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It will appear lighter in color than the sauce, like droplets of oil on the surface. Skim as much fat as you can.

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In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1 tbs. of water till completely smooth.

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Pour the cornstarch mixture into the bowl of sauce and stir to combine.

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Reduce the sauce quickly in a saucepan on the stovetop by simmering it to 10 minutes.

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Pour the sauce over the brisket and serve.

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The leftovers make great BBQ sandwiches.

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