Wait, you can cook brisket in the slow cooker? You bet Start by combining brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub all over a 4-lb. Beef brisket and chill in the refrigerator overnight. The beef will cook in a vinegar barbecue sauce for about 8 hoursor until its very tender. Slice the brisket against the grain when its ready to serve. Now that your main dish is taken care of, its time to think about the sides. Our collection of BBQ side dishes gives you plenty of options to choose from. Big daddys grilled blue cheese-and-bacon potato salad is too good to pass up, but our classic shout hallelujah potato salad tastes just like the version we grew up on. Coleslaw makes another great side option for brisket. Whether youre looking for a vinegar-based version or something slightly creamiertheres a coleslaw recipe for you. Finish your meal with one of our delicious homemade ice cream recipes and youll have a crowd-pleasing meal that your family will ask for time and again.