Cinnamon Free Crockpot Herb-Braised Beef Brisket

Total time8 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

5.0

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Cinnamon Free Crockpot Herb-Braised Beef Brisket

Slow-braised beef brisket is the kind of deeply satisfying, fall-apart meal that makes the whole house smell incredible, and this crockpot version delivers every bit of that comfort. The brisket gets rubbed with sea salt, turmeric, and ginger before a proper sear in coconut oil, building a rich, golden crust that locks in flavor before the slow cooker does its long, gentle work. From there, a savory braising liquid of bone broth, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey surrounds the meat alongside onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs — no warming spice blends, no spice rack shortcuts that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, that matters more than it might seem, since many braised meat recipes and store-bought broths lean heavily on mixed spice blends that are easy to overlook. Every ingredient here is straightforward and intentional, so you know exactly what's going into the pot. After eight hours on low, the brisket slices cleanly against the grain or pulls apart into tender chunks, ready to be spooned over with that glossy, herb-scented braising liquid. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps it bright and beautiful on the plate.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the brisket

3 lb beef brisket (flat cut), trimmed of excess fat
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp coconut oil

For the braise

1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand, no pepper or additives)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp honey
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the brisket completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the brisket.
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 a deep brown crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes until browned. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker insert.

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