Every country home needs something simmering in the kitchen, so fire up this versatile big-batch recipe.

CAL/SERV: 239, YIELDS: 15, PREP TIME: 0 hours 15 mins, TOTAL TIME: 8 hours 10 mins

INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. cowboy rub; 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar; 2 tsp. smoked paprika1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 flat-cut brisket; 1 large Sweet onion; 3 clove garlic; 1 c. Chopped fresh cilantro.

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together first 5 ingredients. Trim fat from brisket leaving a thin layer; cut into 3-inch chunks.
2. Rub brisket pieces evenly with spice mixture. Arrange meat on top of onions and garlic in a lightly greased 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
3. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours or until brisket pieces shred easily with a fork.
4. Serve brisket drizzled with small amount of cooking liquid, or cover and chill up to 4 days.