⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 960 minutes

Total Time: 990 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 8-10 pounds Brisket
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 cup Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 4 Slider buns

📖 Instructions

1. First things first: Get that brisket! Choose a good quality brisket (about 8-10 pounds) from your local butcher. I like to trim off excess fat, leaving about a 1/4-inch layer. Pat it dry with paper towels—we want a nice, flavorful bark!
2. Next, apply your rub: I use a simple mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a touch of cayenne. Rub it generously all over the brisket. Dont be shy! A generous rub is key.
3. Now comes the smoking part: Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the brisket fat-side up on the smoker grates. Maintain a consistent temperature throughout. This will likely take 12-16 hours, depending on the size of your brisket. This is a marathon, not a sprint!
4. Monitor the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the brisket. Once it reaches 160°F (71°C), it's time for the 'stall' phase. It's okay if you're feeling frustrated, this happens to everyone!
5. Wrap that baby up: Once it hits 160°F, wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper. This will help to retain moisture and speed up the cooking process. Continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C). Patience young padawan.
6. Rest and slice: Once it hits 200°F, remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest, wrapped, for at least one hour. This allows the juices to redistribute. Then, slice the brisket against the grain into thin strips. It's like slicing a fine steak.
7. Make your Thousand Island Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and a dash of paprika. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. It's all about balance.
8. Assemble the sliders: Place the sliced brisket on slider buns. Top with a generous amount of thousand island dressing. Add any other desired toppings.
9. Serve immediately: These sliders are best served fresh off the smoker. The warm, smoky brisket combined with the creamy thousand island dressing—pure bliss!

📝 Notes

• Adjust seasoning to taste. For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper!
• If you don't have a smoker, you can use a grill or oven. Just keep it low and slow!