10+ Important Things to Know If You're New to the Slow Cooker

If you're cooking a big cut of meat like a brisket, you'll want to sear the meat in a skillet prior to adding it to the slow cooker. Season the meat liberally with salt and pepper and then sear it on all sides to get a nice crust, and then finish it in the slow cooker so that it cooks slowly all the way through.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef brisket