Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are a mouthwatering combination of tender, smoky brisket and gooey melted cheese, all sandwiched between crispy sourdough bread. This delightful comfort food is perfect for any occasion, from game days to cozy family dinners. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll not only impress your guests but also enjoy a fun cooking experience.
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Mustard (for binding)
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket by trimming excess fat and applying mustard as a binder. Season generously with the brisket rub and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Smoke the brisket on a pellet smoker at 210°F using hickory pellets for 9-10 hours, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165-170°F.
- Wrap the cooked brisket in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow, then smoke at 250°F until it reaches 204-206°F.
- Rest the brisket wrapped in a cooler for 2-3 hours.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil and butter until caramelized.
- Assemble the melts with layers of fried onions, cheeses, sliced brisket, BBQ sauce, and another slice of sourdough.
- Toast each sandwich in a buttered cast iron skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking/Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg