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Slow Cooker Cranberry Glazed Brisket

Slow Cooker Cranberry Glazed Brisket

This Slow Cooker Cranberry Glazed Brisket delivers tender, flavorful perfection with a sweet-tart glaze, making it a perfect centerpiece for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brisket and Glaze
  • 1 3 to 4 pound beef brisket
  • 1 14-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat brisket dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil and sear brisket on both sides until browned.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, beef broth, onion soup mix, garlic, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Place seared brisket in slow cooker. Pour glaze over the top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–6 hours, until fork tender.
  6. Remove brisket, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
  7. Serve with sauce from slow cooker spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 24g

Notes

Customize the glaze by using different jams or sauces. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat gently with beef broth.

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