BHA & BHT Free Crockpot Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked beef brisket doesn't get much better than this — deeply spiced, fall-apart tender, and draped in silky caramelized onions that have been soaking up every drop of those rich braising juices. The spice rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the meat a warm, aromatic depth that feels almost exotic without being fussy. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives that sneak into packaged seasonings, sauces, and store-bought broths. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting in the braising liquid, adding savory tang without any of the additives you'd typically find in conventional condiments. A hard sear in coconut oil before the slow cooker does its thing locks in flavor and builds that gorgeous crust. Eight hours on low means you can walk away and come back to meat that slices cleanly against the grain or pulls apart effortlessly — your call. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps it bright, and the whole platter looks like something that took far more effort than it actually did.
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6 servings
- 3 lb beef brisket (flat cut)
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 cup bone broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. Pat the brisket completely dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the brisket fat-side down and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until deeply browned. Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes, until browned. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker insert.
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