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Flavorful Smoked BBQ Brisket Sliders Recipe with Easy Pickled Jalapeño Slaw

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Tender, slow-smoked beef brisket paired with a tangy, spicy pickled jalapeño slaw served on toasted slider buns. This recipe captures smoky, tangy, and slightly messy magic perfect for game day or cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 5 lbs beef brisket, trimmed (well-marbled cut)
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage (about half a small head)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3–4 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 12 slider buns, lightly toasted (brioche or potato buns)
  • Optional: extra pickled jalapeños for topping
  • Optional: barbecue sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brisket Rub: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar. Mix well.
  2. Season the Brisket: Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Rub the seasoning mix generously all over the meat, pressing it in with your hands. Wrap the brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the Smoker: Get your smoker ready for indirect cooking at 225°F (107°C). Use hickory or oak wood chips for smoky flavor. Place the brisket fat side up on the grill grate once stabilized.
  4. Smoke the Brisket: Smoke the brisket low and slow until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F to 205°F (90°C to 96°C), about 8-10 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
  5. Rest the Brisket: Remove from smoker and wrap tightly in butcher paper or foil. Let rest for at least 1 hour.
  6. Make the Pickled Jalapeño Slaw: Combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Toss shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced jalapeños in a large bowl. Pour warm vinegar mixture over and mix well. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in mayonnaise and lime juice just before serving.
  7. Slice and Assemble: Thinly slice brisket against the grain. Place a generous slice on each toasted slider bun, top with pickled jalapeño slaw, and add extra pickled jalapeños or barbecue sauce if desired.

Notes

If brisket isn’t tender after smoking time, give it more time rather than increasing heat. The slaw tastes better if made a day ahead. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Substitute dairy-free mayo for dairy-free slaw. If no smoker, use charcoal or gas grill with wood chips or braise brisket in oven with liquid smoke.

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