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Crockpot Coca-Cola Brisket

Crockpot Coca-Cola brisket is a tender, fall-apart beef brisket slow-cooked in a tangy Coca-Cola barbecue sauce. The low-and-slow method plus a quick sear creates deep flavor and a shreddable texture with minimal hands-on work.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef brisket
  • 3.5 lb beef brisket Use a flat or point cut; plan to shred after cooking.
Seasoning and aromatics
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For searing the brisket.
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola Use regular Coca-Cola for classic flavor.
  • 0.75 cup barbecue sauce Choose a smoky or tangy style.
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 yellow onion Slice thinly for even flavoring.
  • 3 clove garlic Minced before adding to the crockpot.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Season and sear the brisket
  1. Season the brisket all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the brisket for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned.
Slow-cook with Coca-Cola sauce
  1. Place the sliced yellow onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crockpot, then set the seared brisket on top.
  2. Whisk together the Coca-Cola, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the brisket.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours, or until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
Shred and serve
  1. Remove the brisket, shred, and toss with some of the cooking liquid before serving.

Notes

For best shredding, let the brisket rest 5–10 minutes after removing before shredding; this helps the juices cling to the meat. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months (reheat gently with a splash of cooking liquid). For a lower-sugar option, use a no/low-sugar barbecue sauce while keeping the Coca-Cola for the signature tang.