Atlanta Brisket (Slow Cooker)

Submitted by Sassy J

"Source: America's Test Kitchen, slightly adapted"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 lb onion, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (4 -5 lb) beef brisket, flat cut, fat trimmed to 1/4-ich
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup cola
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons instant tapioca
• 4 teaspoons onion powder

directions

1. Microwave onions, oil, garlic, and thyme in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2. Season brisket with salt and pepper and nestle, fat side up, into slow cooker.
3. Whisk cola, ketchup, tapioca, onion powder, 1 t. salt, and 1 t. pepper together in bowl and pour over brisket.
4. Cover and cook until beef is tender, 8-9 hours on low.
5. Transfer brisket to carving board, tend with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.
6. Using large spoon, skim excess fat from surface of sauce, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Slice meat against grain into 1/4-inch thick slices and transfer to serving dish.
8. Pour 1 cup sauce over meat.
9. Serve with remaining sauce.