Smoky BBQ Brisket Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Pickles
Sink your teeth into the ultimate game day lunch with this Smoky BBQ Brisket Sliders recipe, inspired by a legendary restaurant's BBQ brisket. Serve these sliders at your next tailgate party or football watch party and impress your guests with this creative twist on a classic dish.
Allergens
Wheat, Soy
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef brisket
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Season the brisket generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, sear the brisket in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat for 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared brisket to a slow cooker, pour in the BBQ sauce and beef broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
- In a separate pan, caramelize the thinly sliced onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Remove brisket from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded brisket to the slow cooker and mix well with the BBQ sauce.
- To assemble sliders, place a generous portion of brisket on each bun, top with caramelized onions and pickle chips.
Chef’s Insight
The key to tender brisket is searing it first to lock in the juices, then slow cooking it until it reaches perfection.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a game day gathering or a summer cookout. Serve with cold beer or your favorite beverage.