Description

BBQ Brisket Melts are the ultimate comfort food, combining smoky, tender brisket with gooey cheese and crispy onions for an unforgettable sandwich experience. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy dinners, these melts are not just a meal; they’re a delicious celebration of flavors that everyone will love. With just the right balance of savory and cheesy goodness, you can customize them to suit your taste by adding toppings like jalapeños or pickles. Whether you’re preparing for a game day feast or simply indulging in a hearty lunch, this recipe will quickly become a favorite among family and friends.

Ingredients

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Brisket
Sourdough bread
Colby jack cheese
Provolone cheese
Fried crispy onions
BBQ sauce
Caramelized onions (2 whole onions)
Mustard
Brisket rub
Hickory pellets
Apple cider vinegar
Beef tallow
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for toasting)

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Instructions

Trim the brisket and season it generously with mustard and your favorite brisket rub. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Smoke the brisket at 210°F for 9-10 hours until it reaches 165-170°F, then wrap it in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow before increasing the temperature to 250°F until it reaches 204-206°F.
Let the brisket rest in a cooler for 2-3 hours.
Caramelize diced onions in avocado oil over medium heat with kosher salt and butter until golden brown.
Assemble the melts using sourdough bread, layers of fried crispy onions, brisket slices, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and cheese slices.
Toast the assembled sandwiches in a cast iron skillet with butter until golden brown on both sides.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Category: Main
Method: Smoking & Toasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 melt (250g)
Calories: 650
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1350mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 110mg