Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are a delightful fusion of smoky, tender brisket and gooey cheese, all encased in crispy sourdough bread. This comfort food is perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or a hearty family dinner. With its irresistible flavor and satisfying texture, this melt elevates the traditional sandwich to a whole new level. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, BBQ Brisket Melts will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 brisket
- Mustard (for binding)
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Hickory wood pellets (for smoking)
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Fried crispy onions
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket and apply mustard as a binder. Season generously with your favorite rub and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 210°F. Smoke the brisket with hickory pellets 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 smoker temperature to 250°F and smoke until it reaches 204-206°F.
- Let the brisket rest for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil and butter until caramelized.
- Assemble by layering fried onions, sliced brisket, cheeses, and BBQ sauce between slices of toasted sourdough.
- Toast on medium heat in a cast iron skillet until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking and toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg