Easy Brisket Sliders

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

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time5 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brisket

Servings: Sliders

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

Smoker pellet grill

Ingredients

For the brisket:

2 pound beef brisket
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the sliders:

1/2 cup BBQ sauce
12 Slider buns
2 tablespoons butter softened
Sliced peppers quick pickles, or cole slaw (optional toppings)

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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 cooking a brisket mix the seasonings in a bowl. Rub the brisket with olive oil and season with the seasoning mix. Wrap the brisket and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225°F(107°C). Preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Unwrap the brisket and place it, fat-side down, on the grill. Insert a meat thermometer probe into the thickest part.
Close the lid and cook for about 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F(71°C).
Remove the brisket and wrap it in butcher paper or tin foil to form a packet around the meat. Place it back on the grill at 225°F(107°C) until the internal temperature reaches 203°F(95°C). Remove from the grill and rest, still wrapped, for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours before slicing.
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.

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.

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