53 Reviews of Kelly's Crock Pot "smoked" Beef Roast or Brisket

From: TheSimpleLife

On Dec 3, 2006

Kelly, you are right! This is awesome-tender, smoky flavor. You not only gave me a great recipe but a technique I love and will use on other cuts of meat - maybe even chicken! Next time I will cut down on the pepper to 1 T. as the exterior was just a little too peppery for me. I think I will add 2 T. Worcestershire, along with the Liquid Smoke, because I really like that combo.

From: Jockey

On Sep 2, 2006

Just about unbelievable! I had a tough cut of chuck roast that I had used part of the night before and it was really tough. Used this recipe for the 3 lbs that was left and it was just superb. I did only use half the pepper, hickory flavored smoke and crocked it on high for 5 hours. It was great without the bar-b-que sauce and with (had to try it both ways). Smelled divine! Oh yea, will be using this one quite a bit. Thanks KellyinNC!

From: Jackie's Mom

On Nov 14, 2007

This turned out really great-- very tender. We plan to make it again but with the following tweaks for a 4 lb. roast: -only 1 T. liquid smoke (we used Wright's-- got good reviews from cooksillustrated.com) -only 1 T. salt (came out very salty for us) -only 1 T. pepper (came out very peppery for us) we also added: -2 T Worstechire (sp?) sauce (we plan to keep this). My crock pot seems to cook faster than others. A 3-4 lb. roast was done in about 8 hours. Could have stopped at 6 or 7 even, maybe? Also, absolutely great when pulled apart and BBQ sauce mixed in. Great reheated. I think it will be good for freezing, too.

From: Cinnamonstix777

On Oct 31, 2006

I found this recipe last year and have been using it ever since. It is so simple and does all the work for you. I have modified it from liquid smoke to BBQ sauce or just plain Garlic, salt and pepper with the same results. I use it when we have Sunday lunch and the only problem is I NEVER have leftovers. Thanks for an A+++++ recipe!

From: Jesnme

On Mar 13, 2007

Excellent! I did make a couple of changes - Didn't use as much salt/pepper and it was still plenty salty. I also added a couple of sliced onions. Put it on in the morning, then went to a picnic at night and everyone had at least one helping with many going back for more. This is a keeper.

From: Greg: Barrow, Alaska

On Feb 2, 2008

Great! I always use a lead themometer with an alarm on it. These are designed for cooking in an oven but work just as well in a crook pot. I cooked on low and set the alarm for 215 F (for a tough piece like brisket 170 F won't get it tender). All slow cookers are different, but these thomometers take the guess work out of if. I used my sister-in-law's spice combo, which was a little different, but very good. I could not believe how tender and tasty it was, and so easy!! Made great sandwiches for a week.

From: Mary_K

On Nov 1, 2007

I LOVE this recipe! I have made it twice and plan to make it next week. I added some worchestershire (?) sauce because I love it with liquid smoke. YUM! My hubby loves the taste & I love the easy technique. Thanks!!!

From: Gruenes

On May 13, 2008

Excellent recipe!!! The whole family loved it. I only had one tablespoon of liquid smoke, so that is all I used and did the same with the salt and pepper the garlic I left the same. I didn't have 8-10 hours, so I cooked mine on high for 2 hours and then on low for about 3 1/2 hours. We used the juice from the meat and that was also excellent. We will be making this recipe again very soon. Thanks so much.

From: AprilShowers

On Jan 15, 2008

Fantastic!! My husband bought a brisket and wanted me to cook it in the crock pot with some liquid smoke like his mom used to. He was skeptical when I told him I was going to try this recipe, so he called his mom to find out exactly how she makes it. As it turns out this is exactly what she does too! VERY tender and full of flavor! I cooked a 3 lb. brisket on high for 5-6 hours, and it was just right. Served with cheddar garlic biscuits and caramelized carrots for an exceptionally good meal!

From: deLovelyAly

On Jun 14, 2008

This was so easy and it turned out perfect. The entire house smelled soooo yummy all day. I could hardly keep myself from peaking in the foil. We used shredded the meat with a fork for tacos and man, it was a hit with my family.