Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders (Print Version)

Tender chipotle brisket, shredded and served on slider buns with spicy pickles and barbecue sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ tablespoons packed light brown sugar
02 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - ¾ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 (2-lb.) trimmed beef brisket
06 - 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
07 - 3 garlic cloves, smashed
08 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
09 - 12 slider buns, toasted
10 - ½ cup spicy pickle chips

# Steps:

01 - Stir together brown sugar, kosher salt, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl.
02 - Season the brisket evenly with the sugar mixture.
03 - Place the seasoned brisket, minced chipotle chiles, and smashed garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker.
04 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or on LOW for about 8 hours until tender.
05 - Transfer the cooked brisket to a cutting board, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Use two forks to shred the meat.
06 - Place the shredded brisket in a large bowl. Add the barbecue sauce and reserved cooking liquid, and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
07 - Divide the prepared brisket evenly among the bottom halves of the toasted slider buns. Top with spicy pickle chips and the bun tops.

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