Slow-Cooker Pulled Beef Brisket with Clean BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 3.5 lbs 100% grass-fed beef brisket, trimmed of hard fat
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1.5 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup organic strained tomato puree
• 0.33 cup raw apple cider vinegar and 0.25 cup coconut aminos
• 3 Medjool dates, pitted and pureed with 0.25 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 0.5 tsp chipotle chili powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub beef brisket evenly on all sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, pureed dates, Dijon mustard, and chipotle powder in slow cooker bowl.
3. Step 3: Place seasoned brisket into sauce, turning once to coat.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours until brisket shreds effortlessly with a fork.
5. Step 5: Transfer brisket to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Skim excess fat from BBQ sauce and toss shredded beef in the sauce before serving.

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)