Jul 14 2026
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The Holy Brisket Recipe

Time10h
Serves4

An enormous spicy brisket sandwich topped with cheddar and onion rings

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Ingredients

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Brisket

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Brisket Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Brisket

    In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the brisket.

  2. 2

    Sear the Brisket

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Slow Cook the Brisket

    Transfer the seared brisket to a slow cooker. Pour beef broth over the brisket. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is tender.

  4. 4

    Slice the Brisket

    Once cooked, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing it against the grain.

Onion Rings Preparation

  1. 5

    Slice the Onions

    Peel and slice the large onions into 1/4 inch thick rings.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Dip each onion ring into buttermilk and then into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

  3. 7

    Fry the Onion Rings

    In a deep pot, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On each sub roll, layer sliced brisket, a slice of cheddar cheese, and top with crispy onion rings. Drizzle with BBQ sauce.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the sandwiches warm and enjoy your enormous spicy brisket sandwich!

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