Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are the epitome of comfort food, bringing together tender smoked brisket, gooey cheese, and crispy onions all nestled in buttery sourdough bread. Ideal for any occasion, these mouthwatering sandwiches are perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy nights at home. The rich flavors from the brisket combined with tangy BBQ sauce create an unforgettable taste experience that will leave everyone craving more. Best of all, this recipe is easy to prepare, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Customize your melts with your favorite toppings or sauces to make them uniquely yours!
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- BBQ sauce
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket by trimming excess fat and applying mustard as a binder. Season generously with a 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 until it reaches 165-170°F. Wrap in butcher paper and continue smoking at 250°F until it reaches 204-206°F.
- Let the brisket rest wrapped in a cooler for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Caramelize diced onions in avocado oil, kosher salt, and butter until golden brown.
- Assemble the melts: layer sourdough with fried onions, sliced brisket, BBQ sauce, and cheeses.
- Toast the assembled sandwiches in a cast iron skillet with butter until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg