Description
Juicy BBQ brisket sandwich elevates comfort food with mouthwatering Texas-style flavors. Tender meat and tangy sauce create a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce:
- 2.5 pounds beef brisket
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 6 burger buns
Smokey BBQ Dry Rub:
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Pickles
- Sliced onions
- Coleslaw
- Extra BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Generously coat the interior of the slow cooker with BBQ sauce, creating a flavorful base for the meat.
- Blend spices to create a robust smoky rub, thoroughly massaging the mixture into every surface of the brisket to ensure deep flavor penetration.
- Gently place the seasoned brisket into the prepared slow cooker, ensuring it’s nestled comfortably in the sauce.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the meat to tenderize for 7-8 hours, transforming it into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.
- Carefully transfer the cooked brisket onto a cutting board, letting it rest for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maintain optimal moisture.
- Using two forks or a sharp knife, shred or slice the brisket against the grain into delicate, succulent pieces ready for serving.
- Optionally, drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the meat for enhanced flavor and moisture before assembling sandwiches.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled brisket for maximum tenderness and flavor, as the fat helps keep the meat moist during the long, slow cooking process.
- Customize your BBQ sauce by mixing store-bought sauce with homemade ingredients like honey, apple cider vinegar, or chipotle peppers for a unique flavor profile.
- For a leaner option, trim excess fat from the brisket before seasoning, but keep a thin layer to maintain moisture during slow cooking.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using a certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and serving on gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg