Montreal-Inspired Smoked Meat Sandwich with Pickled Cucumbers

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This sandwich features homemade smoked beef brisket seasoned with Montreal spices, layered with tangy mustard and crunchy pickled cucumbers for a classic deli experience. This Canadian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 370 minutes, pairs beef brisket, Montreal steak seasoning, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 300 min Serves 4 Canadian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub 2 lbs beef brisket evenly with 3 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F. Smoke brisket for 4-5 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is tender.
  3. Step 3: Allow the brisket to rest for 30 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  4. Step 4: Toast 8 slices rye bread until golden. Spread 1/4 cup yellow mustard evenly across 4 slices.
  5. Step 5: Layer sliced smoked meat and 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles on mustard-spread bread slices, then top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with extra mustard on the side.

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