Can I make my already cooked brisket more tender in crock pot?

[dalba]

I smoked a brisket for the first time yesterday. The flavor was great but it wasnt as tender as I would like. I cooked it at 230 degrees until internal temp was 190. It only took 6 hours for a 7lb brisket though. I wrapped it in foil for last couple of hours. 

Not sure what I did wrong but would it be possible to reheat in slow cooker for several hours to make it more tender?

 

[raptor700]

Yes, do you have some of the au jus to add to it?

 

[sprky]

 I have reheated PP and brisket in a crock pot before, just be sure you add some liquid. Whether it will make it more tender is a totally another question, and it very well may, just depends on how long you leave it in there. 

 

[dalba]

I'll give it a shot. I added the au jus I had left and 1 cup of water. 

 

[geerock]

I believe you pulled it a little early.  Get into the mid nineties and then wrap for an hour or so off to the side with a little liquid and you should be good.  Most common mistake is to pull brisket too early.  I like to have mine just a bit past the 200 mark after wrapping. 

 

[dalba]

I think your right. I was just so affraid of overlooking it and making it dry. 

 

[SmokinAl]

In the crock pot with some broth & it will be fine, just heat it to 200-205.

 

[scarbelly]

I think Al is right on with the Crock pot 

 

[rdknb]

Did you slice it against the gain??

 

[redclaymud]

I think Al is right on with the Crock pot 

I'm not the expert, but I agree with Al also.  There aren't a lot of options left.  Add liquid, preferrably a natural broth, and let it slow heat a few hours.  You can't go wrong in a crock pot but you do need to be watchful.