Prepare the brisket:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the homemade BBQ rub ingredients until well blended. Rub the seasonings all over the brisket until evenly covered.

Slow Cooker

Optional step – Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared brisket to the pan & cook 2-3  minutes on each side or until browned.

1. Pour broth into the slow cooker.
2. Add the prepared brisket, fat side up.
3. Pour BBQ sauce on top of the brisket.
4. Cook HIGH 4-5 hours, LOW 8-10.
5. Remove brisket from the slow cooker. Either cut against the grain or shred the meat. Return the brisket to the slow cooker until ready to serve.

Instant Pot

1. Turn the on the pressure cooker to sauté. Once hot, add oil and the  prepared brisket and sear a few minutes on both sides until browned. Remove brisket and set aside.
2. Pour broth into the pressure cooker and deglaze by scraping off any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add brisket back into the Instant Pot, fat side up. Pour BBQ sauce on top.
3. Select manual setting. Adjust to high pressure & and set time for 25 minutes per pound of meat. Naturally for about 10 minutes, then quick release for remaining pressure.
4. Remove brisket from the Instant Pot. Either cut against the grain or shred the meat. Return the brisket to the Instant Pot until ready to serve.