Smoked Brisket Sliders with Pickled Onions
Bring the flavor of a Southern barbecue right to your kitchen with these incredibly delicious Smoked Brisket Sliders. This recipe features beef brisket that's been slow-cooked until it's fall-apart tender, infused with a robust dry rub and smoky flavor, then shredded and tossed in a tangy barbecue sauce. Served on soft, buttery slider buns and topped with crisp, quick-pickled red onions for a bright, acidic contrast, these sliders are the ultimate handheld feast. They're perfect for game day, summer parties, family gatherings, or any casual occasion where big flavor is a must. This dish taps into the enduring American love for barbecue and the popularity of shareable, gourmet slider presentations.
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- 1Pickled Onions: Thinly slice 1 red onion. Place in a jar with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add water to cover. Let sit for at least 1 hour.
- 2Brisket: Combine all dry rub spices. Pat brisket dry and rub mixture all over. Let sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
- 3Preheat smoker or oven to 250°F (120°C). Smoke or roast brisket, fat-side up, for 6-7 hours, or until probe-tender (about 200-203°F internal). Wrap in foil for the last 2 hours if using an oven.
- 4Remove brisket, wrap tightly in foil, and let rest for 1 hour. Shred the meat using two forks, discarding excess fat.
- 5Toss shredded brisket with BBQ sauce. Split slider buns, pile high with brisket, top with pickled onions, and serve immediately.
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RECIPE BY
Leckere Rezepte
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