Its a lovely Saturday morning here. One where no one wants to be inside working on their computer or cooking in the kitchen. So I’m going to take five minutes to share a recipe you can throw into your slow cooker, forget about and enjoy tonight for supper. Inspired by one of our favorite Arby’s sandwiches, my husband has been asking me when I am going to post this recipe. I think it’s his favorite one that I have made to date. When I asked him what I should write about it, he told me to simply say they were the most amazing, fantastic sandwiches ever. So I present to you one awesome “smoked” barbecue beef brisket sandwich. These aren’t the best pictures you will ever see. (More practice is needed in food styling). This isn’t the best writing you will read. (sometimes I wonder if I remember anything for English class). But these are the best sandwiches you will have this summer.
They are simple to make, only requiring a slow cooker to make. No fancy smokers here. And little time commitment either. In the morning, simply make a rub for the brisket, sprinkle on some liquid smoke, wrap in foil and place in a slow cooker for 8 to 10 hours. I developed this recipe after reading many brisket recipes and it is a combination of about 3 or 4 of them. Wrapping the brisket in foil and placing it in the slow cooker without any liquid was a new technique for me, but it seems to be fairly common. If you can forgive this ugly picture, here are the two brisket halves wrapped and ready to cook.
I used a small brisket, about 3.5 pounds. A brisket up to 5 pounds would probably fit in my slow cooker. A brisket the size of mine will make anywhere from 8 to 12 or more sandwiches depending on how big you make them. After about 8 to 10 hours unwrap the brisket and either slice it thinly or shred it with a fork. To build the sandwich, spread mayo on the bottom half of your favorite bun, add a layer of beef as thick as you want, top with a slice of smoked Gouda cheese, slather on your favorite barbecue sauce, sprinkle on some fried onions and add the top half of the bun.
Ingredients
- 3-5 pound beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 T paprika
- 1/2 T chili powder
- 1/2 T cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 T Kosher salt
- 3 T liquid smoke
- Smoked Gouda
- Fried onion straws
- mayonnaise
- your favorite barbecue sauce and buns
Instructions
- Trim the excess fat from the brisket and cut it in half width wise.
- Combine the next 7 ingredients and rub all over the entire brisket.
- Place one half of the brisket on a sheet of foil. Sprinkle half of the liquid smoke over it, making sure to get both sides. Wrap tightly and place into the slow cooker. Repeat with the second half.
- Cook the brisket on low for 8 to 10 hours or until fork tender.
- To assemble the sandwiches. Start by spreading mayo on the bottom bun, add a layer of meat, a slice of smoked gouda, barbecue sauce and fried onions. Add the top half the bun and enjoyl
Matt Robinson says
These look so insanely great Mallory!!
Mallory says
Thanks!
janelle says
looks like a great summer, or anytime dish, especially since it goes in the slow cooker!
Mallory says
Thanks, Janelle.
angela says
Thanks so much for linking up at The Wednesday Roundup Link Party! This looks great!!! I love brisket! Pinning!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Found you through the Lets Get Real Hop. I love brisket its my favorite meet. Your sandwich looks fantastic! I would love for you to also come link it with us at The Yuck Stops Here party. http://yumeating.com/yuck-stops-12-stoptheyuck/
Rebecca Lopez says
These look so good! Thanks for linking up to The Creative Collection Link Party!
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says
Hi Mallory. I’m stopping over from Let’s Get Real today. I just finished my salad for lunch at it had smoked gouda on it. It was really good so I was sitting here thinking about what else I could put it on when I brought about your post. Smoked gouda! It was meant to be. I’m looking forward to trying this recipe real soon. I love cooking in my crock when it’s hot out. It’s like someone is cooking for me when I’m outside playing.
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Yummers! This looks amazing, Mallory! Perfect summertime meal!
Mallory says
Thanks, Kristi.
angela says
Congrats on being featured on The Wednesday Roundup Link Party! Your post is pinned to our link party pinterest board! Come link up again this week!
Kristen K says
Those look delicious! I came over through a SITS Girls linky – what a great find!
Mallory says
Thanks, Kristen. They are perfect summertime cookout food.
Karly says
Must try this soon! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Mallory says
It’s delicious, Karly.
Serene @ House of Yumm says
Mallory these look so yum! I love brisket and I’ve been wanting to try it in the slow cooker, now I think I need to!! Thanks so much 🙂
Mallory says
Thanks, Serene.
Stephanie @CopyKat.com says
I love your addition of the Gouda cheese on this sandwich. I never thought about serving up these sandwiches with Gouda before. It looks like a very nice addition.