BBQ Baby Shower Brisket Sliders (Printer-friendly)

Smoky brisket on soft slider buns with tangy sauce and crisp slaw, ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brisket

01 - 2 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
02 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
05 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 cup beef broth

→ BBQ Sauce

11 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade

→ Slaw

12 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

18 - 12 slider buns
19 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, optional for toasting buns
20 - Pickle slices, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F
02 - In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper
03 - Rub brisket thoroughly on all sides with spice mixture and olive oil
04 - Place seasoned brisket in a roasting pan and add beef broth. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil
05 - Roast for 4 to 4.5 hours until brisket is fork-tender. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before handling
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to assemble
07 - Slice or shred the rested brisket into bite-sized pieces. Toss meat with BBQ sauce until well coated
08 - Optional: Brush slider buns lightly with melted butter and toast in a skillet or oven until golden brown
09 - Layer BBQ-sauced brisket onto each slider bun. Top with coleslaw and pickle slices if desired. Serve warm

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brisket is slow-roasted until fork-tender, delivering a smoky, juicy flavor.
  • Homemade slaw adds a fresh, crunchy contrast to the rich meat.
  • Simple assembly that makes serving at parties or gatherings effortless.
  • Customizable toppings like pickles and toasted buns allow for personal flair.
02 -
  • Use a roasting pan with a tight-fitting lid or cover tightly with foil to keep moisture in during cooking.
  • Reheat leftover brisket gently with a splash of beef broth to keep it juicy.
  • For evenly flavored meat, toss brisket with BBQ sauce just before assembling sliders.
  • Check ingredient labels for BBQ sauce and buns to avoid unintended allergens.
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