Barbecue Beef Brisket Sandwiches - 8 Servings Hours of the slow cooker's moist heat renders meat fork-tender. Here, slices of beef brisket steeped in a sweet-and-savory sauce create a world-class sandwich. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION - 1 serving: Calories 697; Carbohydrates 42g; Cholesterol 163mg; Fat 33g; Sodium 962mg
INGREDIENTS - 1 3-pound beef brisket, trimmed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (about 1 1/2 cups), coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dark beer (such as porter or stout)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 kaiser (or other sandwich) rolls
DIRECTIONS - Cook the brisket: Season the brisket with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the brisket, brown on all sides, and transfer to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well. Slow-cook, covered, until the meat is very tender �?8 hours. Remove the meat, place it on a cutting board, and let it rest for 15 minutes. Reserve the sauce. Carve brisket into thin slices and divide it among kaiser rolls topped with reserved sauce. Serve warm.
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