Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are the ultimate comfort food, harmonizing tender, smoked brisket with gooey cheese and crispy onions on toasted sourdough bread. This recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive backyard gathering. The rich flavors of the brisket, combined with tangy BBQ sauce and layers of melted cheese, create an unforgettable culinary experience that will have your friends and family coming back for more. Easy to prepare and customizable, these melts can also transform leftover brisket into something truly delectable. Get ready to savor the delightful taste of BBQ Brisket Melts!
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Mustard
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Hickory pellets
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare brisket by trimming excess fat, applying mustard as a binder, and seasoning with rub. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 210°F (99°C). Smoke the brisket for 9-10 hours until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Wrap brisket in butcher's paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow; raise smoker temperature to 250°F (121°C) until it reaches 204°F (96°C).
- Let the brisket rest in a cooler for 2-3 hours.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil until caramelized.
- Assemble melts using sourdough bread, layering fried onions, sliced brisket, cheeses, and BBQ sauce.
- Toast sandwiches in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg