BBQ Brisket Sandwich (Instant Pot)
Who doesn’t love a good bbq brisket sandwich? The only problem is that if you don’t have hours on end to smoke a brisket, then no sandwich. Using an Instant Pot will drastically cut down on that time; only 15 minutes per pound. To speed up the process even further, I recommend cubing the brisket. It’s going to be shredded anyway, so why not. I like to sear the brisket with the onions, garlic and seasoning before the pressure cooking process. Once done, I cook out all the liquid so none of the flavor goes to waste. I add in the bbq sauce the last couple of minutes. Before you know it, you’ll have the most tender and flavorful bbq brisket that would normally take 4-5 hours minimum. Plus everything is made in one pot; cutting back on the dishes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Beef, Home Cooking Classics, instant pot, main course
Servings: 8
Author: Alex Gorgos
- 4 lbs beef brisket flat trimmed of most the fat
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- telera rolls or any type of hamburger buns
- sweet pickles
- French fried onions
Cut the brisket into cubes.
Turn the Instant Pot setting to sauté on high for 20 minutes. Add in the brisket, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 20 minutes.
Pour in the beef stock and liquid smoke. Turn on the pressure cooker setting on high for 60 minutes. Place the cover on and push start.
Release the pressure. Take off the cover. Turn on the sauté setting on high for 20 minutes. Cook down for 15 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Pour in the bbq sauce and cook for the last 5 minutes. The brisket will be shredded.
On a griddle, melt the butter over medium heat. Place the cut side of the roll down.
Toast for a few minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the griddle.
Top the bottom of the roll with a scoop of the bbq brisket. Top with french fried onions and sweet pickles.