Slow Cooker Spicy Brisket with Texas Caviar

 You've never had Texas brisket like this before, but it may change the way you enjoy it forever. More Brisket Dishes

Recipe Summary

Total:

6 hrs 30 mins

Active:

30 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

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• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 pounds top brisket
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon hot barbecue spice blend or Cajun spice blend
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
• 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas
• Salt

Directions

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• Step 1

  In a very large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle the brisket all over with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the spice blend. Add the brisket to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until well-browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker.

• Step 2

  Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the spice blend and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping to release the browned bits on the bottom. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Turn the heat to low and cook for 1 hour longer.

• Step 3

  Add the black-eyed peas to the cooker, cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours, until the brisket and peas are tender.

• Step 4

  Transfer the brisket to a carving board. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 15 minutes. Season the sauce with salt. Carve the brisket into 1/3 inch thick slices and using a large spatula, carefully return the brisket to the cooker. Turn off the cooker and let the brisket rest in the sauce for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour before serving.