Description

BBQ Brisket Melts are the ultimate comfort food, marrying tender, smoky brisket with gooey melted cheese for a sandwich experience that’s hard to resist. Ideal for game days, family gatherings, or cozy evenings at home, these hearty melts are packed with flavor from caramelized onions and your favorite BBQ sauce. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of savory goodness that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that turns simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal.

Ingredients

Brisket
Mustard (as a binder)
Favorite brisket rub
Hickory pellets (for smoking)
Onions
Avocado oil
Sourdough bread
Colby jack cheese
Provolone cheese
BBQ sauce

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Instructions

Trim the brisket of excess fat and apply mustard as a binder. Season generously with brisket rub.
Smoke the brisket at 210°F for 9-10 hours until it reaches 165-170°F.
Wrap the brisket in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow, then increase the temperature to 250°F until it reaches 204-206°F.
Let the brisket rest for 2-3 hours in a cooler.
Sauté diced onions in avocado oil and butter until caramelized.
Assemble sandwiches on sourdough bread with fried onions, sliced brisket, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and cheese.
Toast each sandwich in a cast iron skillet with butter until golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Category: Main
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 690
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1380mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 105mg