Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLake & Irving Restaurant & BarBrisket Sandwich Recipe

Brisket Sandwich Recipe

Time5h
Serves4

house-smoked brisket, Asian slaw, pickled vegetables, KC bbq sauce, brioche

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Ingredients

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Brisket

Pickled Vegetables

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Brisket Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Rub the brisket with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Brisket

    Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the brisket in the smoker and cook for about 10-12 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).

  3. 3

    Rest the Brisket

    Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Asian Slaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, grated carrots, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.

  2. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 6

    Combine the Slaw

    Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until well coated. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Pickled Vegetables Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pickling Solution

    In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Place sliced carrots and cucumbers in a jar. Pour the warm pickling solution over the vegetables. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 9

    Make the BBQ Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 10

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the brisket thinly and place it on the bottom half of the brioche buns. Top with Asian slaw, pickled vegetables, and drizzle with BBQ sauce. Cap with the top half of the bun.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the brisket sandwiches immediately with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

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