Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCounty Road Ice HouseSmokey Joe Recipe

Smokey Joe Recipe

Time4h
Serves4

chopped brisket and pork smothered in Joe’s BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Meat

To Serve

Method

Meat Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Brisket

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the brisket in a roasting pan, season with salt and pepper, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 3-4 hours until tender.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork Shoulder

    In a slow cooker, add the pork shoulder and season with salt and pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until it shreds easily.

  3. 3

    Chop the Meats

    Once the brisket and pork are cooked, remove from their respective cooking methods and let them cool slightly. Chop the brisket and shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Mix Meats with Sauce

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped brisket and shredded pork. Pour the BBQ sauce over the meat and stir until fully coated.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Buns

    Slice the buns in half and lightly toast them if desired.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Smokey Joe

    Spoon the BBQ meat mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw and close with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.

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