Slow Cooker

Optional step: add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season brisket with salt & pepper.  Add seasoned brisket to heated skillet and pan-sear a few minutes on each side. 

1. Lay brisket in the slow cooker. If you didn’t sear the meat, then season it with the salt & pepper now.
2. In a medium size, bowl mix together sauce ingredients. Pour sauce on top of the brisket.
3. Cook HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 8-10.
4. Remove brisket from the slow cooker. Either cut against the grain or shred the meat.

Instant Pot

1. Season brisket generously with salt & pepper. Turn the on the pressure cooker to saute. Once hot, add oil and the brisket and sear a few minutes on both sides until browned. Remove brisket and set aside.
2. In a medium size bowl, mix together sauce ingredients. Pour mixture 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.
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.