BBQ Baby Shower Brisket (Printable)

Smoky brisket piled on soft buns with tangy BBQ sauce and fresh slaw—ideal for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Brisket

01 - 2 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
02 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
05 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 cup beef broth

→ BBQ Sauce

11 - 1 cup BBQ sauce

→ Slaw

12 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

18 - 12 slider buns
19 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, optional
20 - Pickle slices, optional

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F.
02 - In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
03 - Rub brisket thoroughly with spice mixture and olive oil on all sides.
04 - Place brisket in roasting pan and pour beef broth around the meat. Cover pan tightly with foil.
05 - Roast for 4 to 4.5 hours until brisket is fork-tender. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before handling.
06 - In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and refrigerate until assembly.
07 - Slice or shred brisket into bite-sized pieces. Toss meat with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
08 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast lightly in a skillet or oven until golden, if desired.
09 - Layer BBQ brisket onto toasted buns, top with coleslaw and pickle slices if using. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal fuss
  • Tender, fork-shredding brisket infused with smoky spices
  • The tangy slaw adds brightness and crunch to every bite
  • Make-ahead friendly for stress-free entertaining
  • Customizable heat level and flavor profile
02 -
  • Let the brisket rest for 15 minutes after roasting to retain maximum juiciness
  • Toast the slider buns for added texture and to prevent sogginess
  • Make the brisket a day ahead—the flavors deepen overnight
  • Use a sharp knife when slicing brisket, or simply shred with two forks for easier assembly
  • Keep extra BBQ sauce on the side for those who like it saucy
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