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BBQ Brisket Melts

BBQ Brisket Melts: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Sandwich

BBQ Brisket Melts are a delightful combination of tender brisket, creamy cheeses, and crispy onions, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 14 hours
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 1 pound Brisket Use a well-marbled cut for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  • 4 slices Sourdough Bread Any hearty bread can substitute.
  • 1 cup Fried Onions Adds a satisfying crunch.
  • 1 cup Caramelized Onions Offers a sweet contrast to the savory brisket.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Essential for moisture and taste.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Melts beautifully.
  • 1 cup Provolone Cheese Offers a mild creaminess.
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Acts as a flavor binder.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Key for toasting the bread.

Equipment

  • smoker
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Brisket Melts
  1. Prepare the Brisket: Trim any excess fat from a well-marbled brisket, rub mustard over it, season with a brisket rub, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. Smoke the Brisket: Preheat smoker to 210°F, place brisket on the grill grate, smoke for 9 to 10 hours, wrap in butcher's paper at 165°F, and increase temperature to 250°F until internal reaches 204-206°F.
  3. Rest the Brisket: Remove from smoker, let rest on a cutting board loosely covered with foil for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer fried onions on sourdough, add brisket, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and cheeses, then top with another slice of bread.
  5. Toast the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet, add butter, toast sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Serve and Savor: Remove from skillet, cool for a minute, slice diagonally, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These BBQ Brisket Melts are perfect for gatherings and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Pair with sides for an elevated meal experience.

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