This Smoked Beef Brisket is full of juicy, savory goodness. This recipe, which is smoked for several hours to achieve the ideal tenderness and flavor, will demonstrate how to make the best brisket.
- Vinegar Coleslaw.
- Baked Potato Bar.
- German Potato Salad.
- Tomato Cucumber Salad.
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.
Brisket Sandwiches with Coleslaw are the king of all sandwiches!
Your go-to company meal will be brisket sandwiches, which are incredibly simple to prepare in the slow cooker, completely customizable, make-ahead friendly, and the brisket reheats beautifully.
But even without the additional sides, this brisket is spectacularly amazing. And don’t worry; even if you’ve never prepared brisket before, you’ll find this recipe to be incredibly SIMPLE, requiring no expensive smoker equipment but producing results that rival those of a fine restaurant.
This is Patrick and my favorite barbecue dish, as I previously mentioned when I first shared my recipe for beef brisket. No joke. The best brisket is necessary for the best brisket sandwiches, and this brisket is exceptional for the following reasons:
- It is rubbed with a mouthwatering spice mixture consisting of salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, chipotle powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. The rub is simply flavorful and not overly hot or sweet.
- Because it is oven seared, the juices and spices are sealed in, some of the fat is rendered, and a depth and complexity of flavor are added that cannot be achieved in any other way.
- Readers claim that it is covered in the “BEST Barbecue Sauce,” which I also use on my slow-cooked barbecue ribs. Readers claim they will never use another barbecue sauce again!.
- It is slow-cooked for the entire day to produce incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth juiciness.
The only thing left to do is pick your favorite cheese and toppings to create your own BEST Brisket Sandwich!
Leftover Brisket Sandwich Recipe
We love eating hearty, rich barbecue brisket on a toasted, cheesy bun with fresh, tangy coleslaw as the topping, so we came up with this recipe for Leftover Brisket Sandwiches. The sandwiches are literally finger-lickin’ good, and you will love that you can prepare them ahead of time.
Although making brisket sandwiches may seem difficult, the majority of the work is done in a slow cooker, which allows you to be off your feet and prevents your home from becoming overheated all day. Instead, you will be surrounded by the delicious aroma of rich, smoky brisket.
You don’t have to worry too much about overcooking your beef brisket because it will hold together to the point of being shreddable because the brisket holds its shape so you can either slice the meat or shred it. When I cooked this beef brisket, it was incredibly tender, but I was still able to easily slice and shred it.
If you’re having friends over, all you’ll need to do is assemble the sandwiches when they arrive because the brisket can be made entirely in advance for these Brisket Sandwiches.
To make Beef Brisket Sandwiches in advance (pick one):
- After the beef brisket is finished cooking, remove the ceramic insert from the slow cooker and store it in the refrigerator for one to three days without slicing or shredding it. Not only does the flavor improve, but it also gets even more tender, making preparation for the following day a breeze. When ready to serve, simply skim off the hardened fat, then warm on low for one to two hours before shredding or slicing.
- OR Make the beef brisket to completion, including shredding it. If you do this, be sure to set aside some barbecue sauce so you can reheat the meat with some sauce. Your shredded brisket can be heated on low in the oven, stove, or slow cooker.
You can dress up or dress down brisket sandwiches as you like. You can serve them without cheese or with cheese and tangy, light coleslaw, as I’ve described below, or with just a bun and beef brisket covered in barbecue sauce.
If you want to dress up your brisket sandwiches, you can do so by incorporating one or more of the suggestions below or by setting up a toppings bar so that your diners can create their own unique best brisket sandwiches.
- bacon
- pickles
- pickled vegetables
- jalapenos
- pepperoncini’s
- onion jam
- onion rings
- avocados
- horseradish sauce
- hot sauce
Best Cheese for Brisket Sandwiches
I prefer something with a little more bite, like sharp white cheddar or pepper jack, but depending on what you’re looking for, even more subtle cheeses, like smoky Gruyere, would be fabulous. I think any of the following would be delicious, and your guests can even choose their own cheese before it melts:
- sharp white cheddar
- sharp cheddar
- provolone
- Pepper Jack
- Monterrey Jack
- Gruyere
- pimiento
The secret to making cheese on brisket sandwiches is to avoid melting the cheese on the buns too early; otherwise, the cheese will be cold and lose its ooh la la cheesy flavor. Instead, you can put the cheese on the buns after they are assembled, but wait to actually melt the cheese until you are ready to put the sandwiches together. Additionally, if you don’t use enough cheese, the cheesiness will just be lost. And you can never go wrong with more cheese!.
How to Serve Brisket Sandwiches
It doesn’t take much to make a hunky sandwich like brisket sandwiches with cole slaw into a satisfying meal. Serve them with a straightforward green salad, potato chips, and watermelon and call it delicious, or get a little more flirtatious and fun with any of these countless satisfying sides:
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BBQ Brisket SandwichesBrisket Sandwiches will be your go-to company meal! Juicy, flavor exploding, melt in your mouth barbecue brisket piled on cheesy toasted buns with crunchy, light coleslaw are easy to make in the slow cooker, completely customizable, make ahead friendly and the brisket reheats beautifully!
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- 1 Recipe Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
- 8 large buns or Texas toast
- 8 slices of Monterrey Jack Gruyere, provolone, pepper Jack, sharp white cheddar, sharp cheddar, sharp cheddar, or pimento cheese
- 4 cups shredded cabbage red or green
- 1-2 shredded carrots (½ cup)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise I use fat free
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- bacon
- pickles
- pickled vegetables
- Pepperoncini’s
- jalapenos
- onion jam
- onion rings
- Avocados
- horseradish sauce
- hot sauce
- Prepare Brisket according to directions. Shred or slice as desired.
- In the meantime, combine all of the ingredients for the coleslaw in a large bowl. Taste and add additional sugar, vinegar, salt to taste.
- When ready to serve, arrange the bun bottoms on a baking sheet in a single layer. Add sliced cheese on top and broil for about 1-2 minutes, or until melted.
- Add the desired amount of brisket, coleslaw, and any additional toppings to the cheese buns.
- After the beef brisket is finished cooking, remove the ceramic insert from the slow cooker and store it in the refrigerator for one to three days without slicing or shredding it. Not only does the flavor improve, but it also gets even more tender, making preparation for the following day a breeze. When ready to serve, simply skim off the hardened fat, then warm on low for one to two hours before shredding or slicing.
- OR Make the beef brisket to completion, including shredding it. If you do this, be sure to set aside some barbecue sauce so you can reheat the meat with some sauce. Your shredded brisket can be heated on low in the oven, stove, or slow cooker.
- Wait to actually melt the cheese until you are ready to assemble the sandwiches for the cheese, so that it doesn’t get cold and go bad. You can assemble your buns with the cheese on them.
What to serve with brisket
FAQ
How do you cut and serve brisket?
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What to serve with brisket on a bun?
The 3 2 1 method for brisket is a well-liked smoking method that involves cooking the meat for roughly 2 hours at 3 different temperatures. This technique gives you a nice layer of flavorful smoked bark on the outside and helps your brisket reach the ideal degree of doneness.
What is the 3 2 1 rule for brisket?
Pre-sliced brisket can be heated in the oven at about 375 degrees, just like larger pieces of beef. Even better, use a glass pan and line it with aluminum foil for simple cleanup. To prevent the meat from drying out, only reheat it for 15 to 20 minutes.