Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of BBQ Brisket Melts, where tender, smoked brisket meets gooey, melted cheese and sweet caramelized onions. This savory sandwich is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With each bite, experience a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare yet impressively delicious, these BBQ Brisket Melts are sure to please both barbecue aficionados and sandwich lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 brisket
- Mustard (for binder)
- Your favorite pepper-forward brisket rub
- Hickory pellets (for smoking)
- 2 whole onions
- Avocado oil
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Trim the brisket and coat it with mustard and seasoning. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 210°F and smoke the brisket for 9-10 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Wrap the brisket in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow, then increase the smoker temperature to 250°F and cook until it reaches 204-206°F.
- Rest the brisket in a cooler for 2-3 hours.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil until caramelized.
- Assemble sandwiches with sourdough, fried onions, sliced brisket, caramelized onions, cheese, BBQ sauce, and another slice of bread on top.
- Toast in a buttered cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg