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Slow Cooker Brisket — Low for 10-12 hours

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Setting: Low

Cook Time: 10-12 hours

Overview

Slow Cooker Brisket: cook on Low for 10-12 hours. High: 5-6 hours. Fat side up. Don't open lid. Slice against the grain.

Key Details

  • Setting: Low
  • Cook Time: 10-12 hours
  • High: 5-6 hours
  • Internal Temp Target: 200°F
  • Fat side up. Don't open lid. Slice against the grain.

Why This Matters

  • Slow cookers provide hands-off cooking for busy days
  • Low and slow tenderizes tough cuts of meat
  • Flavors develop and meld over long cooking times
  • Energy efficient — uses less power than an oven

How To

  1. 1Add ingredients to slow cooker
  2. 2Set to Low for 10-12 hours
  3. 3Don't lift the lid — each peek adds 15-20 min
  4. 4Fat side up. Don't open lid. Slice against the grain.
  5. 5Check internal temperature: 200°F when done

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cooking-tempsslow-cookercrockpotslow-cooker-brisket

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Frequently Asked Questions

Low for 10-12 hours. High: 5-6 hours. Fat side up. Don't open lid. Slice against the grain.