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Flavorful Smoked Brisket Sliders Recipe with Spicy Chipotle Aioli

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These smoked brisket sliders with spicy chipotle aioli offer a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors, ideal for parties and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 5 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Wood chips for smoking (hickory or oak recommended)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • 12 slider buns (potato rolls recommended)
  • Pickle slices (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about a 1/4-inch layer to keep it moist. Pat dry with paper towels. (10 minutes)
  2. In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. (5 minutes)
  3. Generously coat the entire brisket with the rub, pressing it into the meat so it adheres well. Wrap brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. (5 minutes prep + rest time)
  4. Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips for steady, gentle smoke. (15 minutes)
  5. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate. Insert a meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the brisket. Smoke until internal temperature reaches around 165°F (74°C), roughly 6 hours.
  6. Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil. Return to smoker and cook until internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), about 3-4 more hours.
  7. Remove wrapped brisket from smoker and let it rest for at least 1 hour at room temperature. (60 minutes)
  8. While brisket rests, whisk together mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt to taste. Adjust heat as desired. (10 minutes)
  9. Slice the brisket thinly against the grain. Toast slider buns lightly if desired. Spread a generous dollop of chipotle aioli on each bun, pile on brisket slices, add pickles and cilantro if using, and top with the bun. (15 minutes)

Notes

[‘Use the Texas Crutch by wrapping brisket after it hits 165°F to keep it moist and tender.’, ‘Rest brisket for at least 1 hour before slicing to redistribute juices.’, ‘Keep a spray bottle of apple cider vinegar handy to spritz the brisket during smoking to maintain moisture.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute slider buns with gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps.’, ‘For dairy-free, use vegan mayonnaise in the aioli.’, ‘Slice brisket thinly against the grain for tenderness.’, ‘Chipotle aioli can be made ahead and stored up to 3 days in the fridge.’, ‘If no smoker is available, oven-roast brisket at 275°F wrapped in foil for 6-7 hours and finish under broiler.’]

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