Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are the epitome of comfort food, marrying smoky, tender brisket with gooey melted cheese for an unforgettable sandwich experience. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home, these melts feature slow-smoked brisket that delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures. Each bite is a delightful combination of crispy fried onions and creamy cheese, all enveloped in perfectly toasted sourdough bread. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, BBQ Brisket Melts are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Mustard (for binding)
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Hickory pellets (for smoking)
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Trim the brisket and apply mustard followed by seasoning with the brisket rub. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 210°F using hickory pellets. Smoke the brisket for 9-10 hours until it reaches 165-170°F. Wrap in butcher paper and increase temperature to 250°F until it reaches 204-206°F.
- Rest the wrapped brisket for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Caramelize diced onions in avocado oil and butter over medium heat.
- Assemble sandwiches with sourdough bread, fried onions, sliced brisket, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and layers of cheese.
- Toast each sandwich in a cast iron skillet until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg