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BBQ Brisket Melts

BBQ Brisket Melts: Ultimate Comfort Food for BBQ Lovers

BBQ Brisket Melts are the ultimate comfort food for BBQ lovers, featuring layers of smoked brisket, melty cheese, and caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 15 hours
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 1 piece Brisket Well-marbled cut for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Yellow mustard acts as a binder for spices.
  • 1 cup Pepper-forward brisket rub Mix with black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Sourdough bread Tangy bread for structure and taste.
  • 1 cup Fried onions Adds crunch; can substitute with crispy shallots.
  • 1 cup Caramelized onions Provides sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese Melts beautifully.
  • 4 ounces Provolone cheese Enhances creaminess; mozzarella can substitute.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for toasting.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • cast iron skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • butcher's paper
  • cooler

Method
 

Prep and Cook Brisket
  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket. Slather with mustard and sprinkle with brisket rub. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  2. Preheat the smoker to 210°F, add hickory pellets, and smoke the brisket for 9-10 hours until internal temperature is 165-170°F.
  3. Wrap the brisket in butcher’s paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow, increase smoker temperature to 250°F, and continue smoking until 204-206°F.
  4. Remove brisket from smoker, let rest in butcher's paper in a cooler for 2-3 hours.
Assemble and Toast
  1. Slice the rested brisket thinly against the grain. Layer sourdough with fried onions, brisket, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and cheeses.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and melty.
  3. Slice the BBQ Brisket Melts in half and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, choose a quality brisket and don't rush the smoking process. Prepare brisket and caramelized onions a day ahead to simplify meal assembly.

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