Step 1

Place all of the sauce ingredients in a large slow cooker and stir to combine.

Step 2

Place the spices, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and stir to combine.

Step 3

Evenly coat the brisket with the spice rub and place it in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until fork-tender, for 8–10 hours.

Step 4

Transfer the brisket to a clean cutting board. Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a medium heatproof bowl and set it aside.

Step 5

Remove the excess fat from the brisket and discard it. Slice or pull the meat.

Step 6

Use a spoon to skim and discard the fat from the surface of the barbecue sauce. Return the sauce to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine it with the meat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.