Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Trim the excess fat from the brisket so it does not become too greasy during cooking.
- Marinate the brisket overnight in a mixture of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey to tenderize the meat and build flavor.
- Season the brisket generously with a dry rub made from paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
- Cook the brisket low and slow until tender. Use a slow cooker for about 8 hours on low, or cook it in the oven at 275°F for 6 to 7 hours. For a more authentic BBQ flavor, smoke it on a grill or smoker.
- Check the brisket for doneness. When it shreds easily with a fork, remove it from the heat and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Shred the brisket and toss it with tangy BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Pile the BBQ brisket onto soft, fresh buns.
- Top with homemade coleslaw and serve with dill pickles or your preferred sandwich toppings.
Notes
Marinate the brisket overnight for deeper flavor. Cook low and slow until fork-tender, then let it rest for at least 15 minutes before shredding. Use soft, sturdy buns so the sandwich holds together. Great toppings include coleslaw, dill pickles, pickled red onions, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, Alabama white sauce, chipotle mayo, or extra BBQ sauce. Nutrition values are estimated because exact quantities were not provided in the source article.