Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are an indulgent delight that brings together tender, smoky brisket and gooey cheese, all enveloped in crispy sourdough bread. Ideal for game days, casual gatherings, or cozy family dinners, these melts transform comfort food into an extraordinary experience. Each bite bursts with rich flavors and delightful textures, making them a sure hit among friends and family. Whether served as a hearty meal or a tasty appetizer, BBQ Brisket Melts are bound to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 brisket
- Mustard (for binding)
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Hickory wood pellets (for smoking)
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Trim the fat from the brisket and apply mustard as a binder. Generously season with the pepper rub and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 210°F and smoke the brisket with hickory pellets for 9-10 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 165-170°F.
- Wrap the smoked brisket in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow; increase the smoker temperature to 250°F and continue smoking until it reaches 204-206°F.
- Allow the brisket to rest for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil and unsalted butter until caramelized.
- Assemble your melts by layering fried onions, sliced brisket, cheeses, and BBQ sauce between toasted sourdough slices.
- Toast the sandwiches in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg