Smoky Street-Style BBQ Beef Brisket Sliders

Smoky Street-Style BBQ Beef Brisket Sliders

Discover the ultimate BBQ experience with this copycat recipe for Smoky Street-Style BBQ Beef Brisket Sliders, inspired by Kansas City's legendary street food.

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 4 hours 30 minutes - Total: 4 hours 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Gluten (in slider buns) and dairy (cheese)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup Smoky BBQ Sauce (recipe below)
  • 8 mini slider buns or dinner rolls
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese or provolone cheese
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the brisket with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the grill to medium high heat.
  2. Sear the brisket for 3 minutes per side, then lower the heat to medium and cook for 4 hours or until tender, using indirect heat and a meat thermometer.
  3. During the last hour of cooking, baste the brisket with Smoky BBQ Sauce every 20 minutes.
  4. Remove brisket from grill and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  5. Assemble the sliders: place a slice of brisket on each mini bun, top with cheese, and finish with a generous drizzle of Smoky BBQ Sauce. Smoky BBQ Sauce: 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste

Chef’s Insight

To add a little extra smokiness, use hickory or applewood chips for grilling.

Notes

Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the brisket. Make sure to use indirect heat during grilling.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish is inspired by the iconic street food of Kansas City, known for its unique blend of sweet and tangy BBQ flavors.