Molasses Maple-Glazed Beef Brisket Slow Cooker Recipe

Brown sugar, molasses, and citrus combine to add rich tangy flavor to thin-sliced beef. Serve with potatoes and green beans.

Prep Time
< 30 minutes
Cook Time
3+ hours
Servings
6
Ingredients:
  • 1 beef brisket (about 3 pounds), cut in half and scored on both sides
  • 4 slices (1/16 inch thick each) fresh ginger
  • 4 slices (1/2 inch x 1½ inches, each) orange peel
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Hot mashed potatoes (optional)
  • Green beans (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Combine brisket, ginger, orange peel, syrup, molasses, orange juice, brown sugar, oil, tomato paste, garlic, salt, ground red pepper and black pepper in large resealable food storage bag.
  2. Seal bag; turn to coat.
  3. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, turning the bag several times.
  4. Remove brisket to Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours or on HIGH 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  5. Remove brisket to large cutting board; thinly slice across grain.
  6. Serve and enjoy with potatoes and green beans, if desired.
Entrees
American
Beef
Slow Cooker