Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are an irresistible fusion of smoky, tender brisket and gooey cheese, perfectly grilled between slices of crispy sourdough bread. Ideal for game days, family gatherings, or a comforting weeknight meal, these melts offer a delicious twist on traditional comfort food. With their savory flavors and satisfying textures, they are sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe collection. Customize with your favorite toppings for an added kick or keep it classic—either way, you’re in for a treat!
Ingredients
- Brisket
- Mustard (for binding)
- Smoked brisket rub
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Caramelized onions
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the brisket by trimming excess fat and applying mustard as a binder. Season generously with the rub and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Smoke the brisket using a pellet smoker at 210°F for 9-10 hours until it reaches 165°F. Wrap in butcher paper and smoke again at 250°F until it hits 204°F.
- Allow the brisket to rest for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Sauté diced onions with avocado oil, kosher salt, and butter until caramelized.
- Assemble the sandwich: layer sourdough with fried onions, sliced brisket, caramelized onions, cheeses, and BBQ sauce.
- Toast each sandwich in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg