BBQ Brisket Melts (Printable View)
Tender brisket and melted cheese meet crisp onions on toasted sourdough for a satisfying, savory melt.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Components
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1 pound smoked brisket, sliced
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4 slices sourdough bread
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2 ounces Colby Jack cheese, sliced
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2 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
→ Toppings
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0.5 cup fried crispy onions
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0.5 cup caramelized onions
→ Seasoning & Flavor
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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2 tablespoons barbecue rub
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4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Coat the brisket with yellow mustard and evenly sprinkle with barbecue rub. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to marinate flavors.
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Preheat smoker to 210°F. Smoke the seasoned brisket using hickory pellets for 9 to 10 hours. Wrap brisket in butcher’s paper and continue smoking until fully tender.
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In a pan over medium heat, cook finely diced onions until golden brown and sweet, stirring occasionally.
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Layer brisket, Colby Jack cheese, provolone cheese, fried crispy onions, caramelized onions, and barbecue sauce between two slices of sourdough bread.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Toast sandwiches until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Allow the brisket to rest before slicing to retain maximum juiciness and flavor.