Description
BBQ Brisket Melts are the epitome of comfort food, combining smoky brisket, gooey cheese, and crispy onions tucked between slices of buttery toasted sourdough. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in, these melts deliver rich flavors and satisfying textures that will keep everyone coming back for more. With easy-to-follow steps and easily sourced ingredients, creating this mouthwatering dish is a breeze. Whether you’re celebrating game day or simply indulging at home, BBQ Brisket Melts promise to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb brisket
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Favorite brisket rub
- Hickory pellets (for smoking)
- 2 whole onions
- Avocado oil
- Sourdough bread
- Colby jack cheese (2 slices)
- Provolone cheese (2 slices)
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Trim brisket and coat with mustard and seasoning rub; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat pellet smoker to 210°F and smoke brisket for 9-10 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Wrap brisket in butcher paper with apple cider vinegar and beef tallow; increase temperature to 250°F and continue smoking until it reaches 204°F.
- Rest brisket for 2-3 hours in a cooler.
- Sauté diced onions in avocado oil until caramelized.
- Assemble the melts with fried onions, brisket pieces, cheeses, and BBQ sauce between slices of sourdough.
- Grill in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg