Smoked Beer Brisket Melt recipe served on a plate, by Wild Bill's Sports Saloon - DT St. Paul
Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Beer Brisket Melt Recipe

Inspired by Wild Bill's Sports Saloon - DT St. Paul
Time7h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Brisket

Melt Assembly

Method

Brisket Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Brisket

    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire brisket.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Place the seasoned brisket in a large resealable bag or dish. Pour the smoked beer over the brisket, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Brisket

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove the brisket from the marinade and place it in the smoker. Smoke for about 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).

  4. 4

    Rest the Brisket

    Once cooked, remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Melt Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bread and Cheese

    While the brisket is resting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Place the unbuttered side down on a clean surface.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Melt

    Layer sliced brisket, sharp cheddar cheese, and pickled jalapeños on top of the unbuttered side of half the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

  3. 7

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Place the sandwiches in the heated skillet. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Remove the melts from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.

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