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BBQ Brisket Melts

BBQ Brisket Melts: Irresistibly Cheesy Comfort Food Delight

BBQ Brisket Melts are a must-try, featuring tender brisket and gooey cheese for a delightful comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 11 hours
Servings: 4 melts
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 1 piece Brisket well-seasoned cut
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard for rub
  • to taste Spices/Rub your favorite spices
For the Melts
  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread crispy and soft
  • 2 cups Cheese Colby jack, cheddar, or provolone
  • 2 onions Caramelized Onions add sweetness and depth
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Jalapeños for spice
  • 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Greens such as arugula or slaw

Equipment

  • smoker
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket and rub with mustard and spices. Preheat smoker to 225°F and smoke for approximately 10 hours.
  2. Let the brisket rest under foil for at least 30 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil and cook thinly sliced onions for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Assemble the melts by layering brisket, caramelized onions, and cheese on sourdough, then top with another slice of sourdough.
  5. Toast the sandwiches in a skillet with butter for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy with optional dipping sauces or side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize your melts with different cheeses and toppings to suit your tastes. Always slice brisket against the grain for tenderness.

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