Easy Brisket Sliders

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These easy Brisket Sliders are made with deliciously tender smoked brisket (get the recipe here), served on toasted, buttered slider rolls, bbq sauce, a quick pickle, and pickled red peppers.

A brisket slider

When we go our smoker and started making our own smoked brisket, that’s when the slider started. Oh my gosh, these sliders are so good. We almost make the brisket now just to make the sliders.

Since they are so easy to make, you can whip them up quickly for a party. They make the best finger food and I guarantee everyone who tastes one will be asking you for the recipe.

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Ingredients You Need

  • Brisket – You can buy brisket already smoked at the grocery store or supermarket or you can make it yourself. If you want to make it yourself, follow our smoked brisket recipe. For 12 sliders, you’ll need 1 pound of cooked brisket. 
  • Barbeque Sauce – You can any BBQ sauce that you like or make your own. I always make my own Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce, but I also really like Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce. 
  • Slider buns – You can buy any brand of slider buns that you can find. I like to use St. Pierre’s Brioche Slider Buns, but if you can’t find those any will do. I don’t like to use King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls because they’re too sweet.
  • Butter – You have to toast the buns with butter. This adds a ton of flavor and I actually think it’s half the reason these are so good so don’t skip this step.
  • Other Slider Toppings – Quick pickles, cole slaw, or sliced peppers.
Sliced brisket

Equipment Needed

  • Smoker – I use a Z Grills 700 series smoker for most of my smoking, though I also have a Traeger grill. You can use whatever smoker you have – they all work the same.
  • Wood pellets – There are many types of pellets available. If you’ve already got pellets in your smoker, use whatever you have.
  • Meat thermometer – Many smokers have a thermometer built in, but if you don’t have one you’ll want to get an instant-read thermometer like the Thermopen.

Helpful Tips

  • The key to tender, flavorful brisket is cooking it low and slow. Aim for a temperature around 225°F (107°C) and cook for several hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of about 200°F (93°C).
  • Warm the brisket at the same time as the buns so everything is ready to assemble while it’s warm.
  • You can decide if you want to add BBQ sauce or not. We use our homemade Smoky Bourbon BBQ sauce.

How to Make Brisket Sliders

Step 1: Toast the buns

Cut the slider buns in half and butter them. Place the face down on a heated griddle and toast them to a golden brown. Remove them from the griddle. Slather the bottom buns with barbeque sauce.

toasting slider buns

Step 2: Warm the brisket

If you’ve just smoked brisket to use for these sliders, slice it into thin slices that will fit on your buns. If you’re using leftover brisket, warm it up so the meat is tender and sliceable.

Step 3: Assemble

Place a slice of warmed brisket onto each slider bun. Place your toppings, such as quick pickles and peppers, on top. I like to add a few quick pickles and some pickled sliced peppers because they add a great acidity. Pour on a bit more barbeque sauce and complete the sliders with the top bun.

Assembling brisket sliders

Additions & Substitutions

  • These sliders are made with brisket, but if you don’t have any brisket you can use oven-roasted tri tip, Cuban Mojo marinated pork, or even carnitas. Any type of fork tender meat will go great in these sliders.
  • We like to make a White Alabama BBQ Sauce that is killer. You can sub out the regular BBQ sauce with white BBQ Sauce for something a little different. Trust me, it’s delicious.
  • Maybe melt some cheese on top of the brisket. Swiss or a little cheddar will add another yummy dimension to these sliders.
A brisket slider

What Smoker to Use

Z GRILLS Wood Pellet Grill Smoker with PID 2.0 Controller, 700 Cooking Area, Meat Probes, Rain Cover for Outdoor BBQ, 7002C

Z Grills 7002C2E Pellet Grill & Smoker

The 7002C2E is a new model featuring a digital PID control board and advanced technology for even temperatures and consistent results. With the built-in dual temperature probes, a huge pellet hopper, pellet cleanout system, and pellet view window, your grilling experience will be enhanced like never before. See this grill and more on the Z Grills site.

Traeger Grills Pro Series 22 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker, Bronze, Extra large

Traeger Grills Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill & Smoker

Traeger created the original wood-pellet grill as the ultimate way to achieve wood-fired taste. The Pro Series 22 is the one most people choose because it’s compact, yet has plenty of space for cooking.

You can use any type of wood pellets you like. I prefer Hickory, which is great for naturally enhancing beef, chicken, pork, and veggies with full-bodied, bold flavor.

A brisket slider

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of slider buns should I use?

There are many different brands and types of slider buns. Sometimes you can find ones that are just like hamburger buns, only smaller. Those are ideal. You can also use brioche buns or pretzel buns. I wouldn’t use the sweet rolls for this recipe because they are just a bit too sweet and change the overall taste of the sliders.

Should the brisket be sliced or shredded?

If you’re using leftover brisket, it’s best to warm the brisket back up and then slice it thinly. If the meat is super tender like smoked brisket tends to be, then slices are the best way to go. You can shred it as well, but the smaller pieces tend to fall off the slider, so it’s a bit messier.

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A brisket slider

Easy Brisket Sliders

These easy Brisket Sliders are made with deliciously tender smoked brisket (get the recipe here), served on toasted, buttered slider rolls, bbq sauce, a quick pickle, and pickled red peppers.
4.96 from 42 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 Sliders
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 2 pound (907.18 g) beef brisket
  • 1 tablespoon (14.79 ml) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) paprika
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) BBQ sauce
  • 12 Slider buns
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter softened
  • Sliced peppers quick pickles, or cole slaw (optional toppings)

Instructions

  • Cut the slider buns in half and butter them. Place the face down on a heated griddle and toast them to a golden brown. Remove them from the griddle. Slather the bottom buns with barbeque sauce.
  • If you’re using leftover brisket, warm it up so the meat is tender and sliceable. Slice 12 long slices.
  • Place a slice of warmed brisket onto each slider bun. Place your toppings, such as quick pickles and peppers, on top. I like to add a few quick pickles and some pickled sliced peppers because they add a great acidity. Pour on a bit more barbeque sauce and complete the sliders with the top bun.

Equipment Needed

  • Smoker pellet grill

Notes

  • The key to tender, flavorful brisket is cooking it low and slow. Aim for a temperature around 225°F (107°C) and cook for several hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of about 200°F (93°C).
  • Warm the brisket at the same time as the buns so everything is ready to assemble while it’s warm.
  • You can decide if you want to add BBQ sauce or not. We use our homemade Smoky Bourbon BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg

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3 thoughts on “Easy Brisket Sliders

  1. Jimmy W says:

    5 stars
    I had a bunch of leftover brisket to use. This is definitely my go to way to use it now. This sandwich is awesome.

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