You'll need an already prepared and cooked brisket, or leftover brisket, to make these fabulous mini sandwiches. Top with my special sauce (recipe below) and assemble them on small rolls (slider rolls or homemade mini challah rolls). Pile a platter of these for a Hanukkah party, Shabbat, or any celebratory occasion.
Top or serve alongside my tri-color Asian coleslaw, caramelized onions and ranch fries, or latkes for a holiday feel.
Ingredients
SLIDERS:
4 pounds, approximately, leftover brisket chunks and bite-sized pieces
Mini challah rolls, slider rolls, or mini hamburger buns
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SPECIAL SAUCE:
1 cup pan gravy from brisket, optional
1 ½ cups honey barbecue sauce
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup cola
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
Directions
For the brisket and rolls:
- Shred or cut the brisket into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Slice the rolls in half. Have a large serving platter nearby.
For the special sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, warm the pan gravy, BBQ sauce, ketchup, cola, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Simmer on low for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour over brisket in bowl and mix well.
To assemble:
- Place bottom halves of rolls on platter and top each with 2 ounces or so of the sauced brisket. Top with tri-color Asian coleslaw (or serve alongside).
- Top with second half of roll and serve.
Marcy Goldman is a cookbook author of several titles and host of the popular website, BetterBaking.com. This recipe is reprinted with permission from The Newish Jewish Cookbook (February 2019 River Heart Press).
