Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, smoky brisket with gooey cheese and savory toppings for a hearty sandwich that will satisfy any craving. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, these melts are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. With their rich flavors and satisfying textures, they’re sure to become a favorite at your gatherings. Follow this straightforward recipe to create mouthwatering BBQ Brisket Melts that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Mustard (binder)
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Hickory pellets (for smoking)
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- Favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket and apply mustard as a binder. Season with brisket rub and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Smoke the brisket at 210°F for 9-10 hours using hickory pellets until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Wrap in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow, then continue smoking at 250°F until it reaches 204°F.
- Let the brisket rest wrapped in a cooler for 2-3 hours.
- Sauté diced onions with avocado oil, kosher salt, and butter until caramelized.
- Layer ingredients on sourdough: fried onions, cheeses, sliced brisket, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and top with another slice of bread.
- Toast in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 10 hours (includes smoking time)
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg