Famous BBQ Smokehouse Snack: Triple-Decker Brisket Sliders with Spicy Pickles

Allergens

Wheat (gluten), Soy (in some store-bought spicy pickles and secret sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef brisket
• 1 cup barbecue rub (salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper)
• 30 slider buns
• 2 cups homemade or store
• bought spicy pickles
• 1 cup secret sauce (ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the brisket by trimming off excess fat and then rubbing it generously with the barbecue rub. Let the brisket rest for 30 minutes before smoking.
2. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using mesquite or hickory wood chips. Smoke the brisket for 6 8 hours, until it reaches an internal temperature of 205°F (96°C). Wrap the brisket in aluminum foil and continue smoking until it reaches an internal temperature of 210°F (99°C), approximately 1 to 2 more hours.
3. Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing against the grain.
4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5 7 minutes.
5. Stir in the spicy pickles, brisket slices, and secret sauce. Cook for an additional 3 4 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Assemble the sliders by placing a generous portion of the brisket mixture on each bun. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Don't skimp on the rest time for the brisket; this is crucial to achieving tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the dish according to your preference by using mild or extra-spicy pickles and secret sauce.