This slow cooker recipe comes straight from the heart of a talented Texas cook, Papa Louis, who makes the best brisket in the world! Enjoy this classic as is with fresh rolls, or adapt it by adding Mexican-style ingredients to serve with tortillas.
Ingredients
- 8 pounds untrimmed beef brisket
- 1 cup strong black coffee
- 1 bottle ketchup , 14 ounce
- 1 can cola carbonated beverage , 12 fluid ounce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Instructions
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1
Place beef brisket in a large slow cooker, fat side up. Pour coffee over meat. Cook on Low for 24 hours.
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2
Meanwhile, stir together ketchup, cola beverage, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate until needed.
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3
Remove and discard any fat from brisket. Use a fork to pull apart and shred meat. Pour sauce over meat, stirring to coat evenly, and cook on Low 1 hour longer.
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