Pork Free Crockpot Herb-Braised Beef Brisket
Slow-braised beef brisket is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible, and this crockpot version delivers that deep, fall-apart tenderness without any fuss. The flat-cut brisket gets rubbed with turmeric and ginger before being seared in coconut oil, building a rich, golden crust that locks in flavor before the slow cooker does its long, patient work. A braising liquid of bone broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and honey creates a savory-sweet base that soaks into every fiber of the meat over eight hours on low. Carrots, celery, onion, and garlic round out the pot, turning silky and fragrant alongside fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. The entire ingredient list is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā it's clean from the start. When you slice it against the grain and spoon that glossy braising liquid over the top, this is genuinely dinner-party-worthy food that required almost no active effort. Scatter on some fresh parsley and serve it straight from the platter.
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6 servings
For the brisket
- 3 lb beef brisket (flat cut), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ 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 4ā5 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the other side for 3ā4 minutes until browned. Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker insert.
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