Impress your guests with the EASIEST Pull apart brisket sliders

slider buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: regular hamburger buns

Whole wheat buns add fiber, while regular buns are more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar, while ketchup is a cost-effective alternative.

brisket

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is cheaper and still provides a similar texture.

Cube the brisket into uniform pieces, cutting larger pieces smaller for even cooking.

Grind salt and black pepper in a large bowl and thoroughly season the brisket with the mixture.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering and sear the brisket on both sides until browned.

Add water to the skillet to deglaze, scraping the bottom to incorporate the caramelized bits.

Add mustard powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, chicken stock powder, bay leaves, and rosemary to the skillet.

Ensure the meat is semi-submerged in the liquid, cover with a lid, and braise for one hour.

Prepare a homemade barbecue sauce by removing large chunks from the skillet and mixing in brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.

After braising, check the tenderness of the brisket and shred it using a gentle massaging motion.

Mix the shredded brisket with the barbecue sauce to combine without making it too sloppy.

Preheat the oven and prepare the slider buns by placing the bottom halves on a baking sheet.

Layer the shredded brisket on the bottom halves of the buns and top with cheddar cheese.

Melt the cheese in the oven, keeping an eye on it to avoid burning, about 30 seconds.

Assemble the sliders by adding mustard to the top halves of the buns and placing them on the brisket.

Optionally, add coleslaw to the sliders for extra texture and flavor.

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