Southern Smokehouse BBQ Street Tacos

Southern Smokehouse BBQ Street Tacos

A Southern Smokehouse BBQ Street Taco recipe inspired by the famous street food classic. Easy to follow instructions for tender smoked brisket on warm corn tortillas with tangy barbecue sauce and other delicious toppings.

Time: Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 4-6 hours Total: 4-6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Southern

Allergens

Milk (in sour cream)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 lbs beef brisket 2. 6 corn tortillas 3. 1 cup barbecue sauce (homemade or store
  • bought) 4. 1 cup chopped onions 5. 1 cup chopped tomatoes 6. 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños 7. 1/2 cup shredded cheese 8. 1/2 cup sour cream 9. Fresh cilantro leaves 10. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or smoker to medium heat (350°F).
  2. Season the beef brisket generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the brisket on the preheated grill or smoker, fat side up, and cook for 4 6 hours until tender.
  4. When the brisket is cooked through, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a pan.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced brisket on each tortilla, followed by barbecue sauce, onions, tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and shredded cheese.
  7. Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro leaves.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the smoky flavor, you can marinate the brisket in a mixture of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and paprika overnight before grilling or smoking.

Notes

For a more authentic taste, make your own barbecue sauce using ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and spices.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the famous street food from the southern United States, where BBQ meat is often served on small tortillas with an assortment of toppings.