Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are a mouthwatering blend of smoky, tender brisket and gooey cheese, all nestled between slices of crispy sourdough bread. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy nights at home, these melts redefine comfort food. The combination of rich flavors from the brisket and tangy BBQ sauce creates a deliciously satisfying experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With easy preparation steps and a few simple ingredients, anyone can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Serve them hot off the skillet for the best taste!
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Mustard (binder)
- Pepper-forward brisket rub
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- BBQ sauce
- Fried crispy onions
- Avocado oil
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Trim brisket and apply mustard as a binder; coat generously with brisket rub.
- Smoke brisket in a preheated pellet smoker until it reaches 165-170°F.
- Wrap brisket in butcher's paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow; continue smoking until 204-206°F.
- Rest for 2-3 hours to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil and butter until caramelized.
- Assemble melts with sourdough bread, fried onions, smoked brisket, BBQ sauce, and cheese.
- Toast in a cast iron skillet until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg