Smoked Brisket-Stuffed BBQ Sandwich with Tangy Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Tender smoked brisket is piled high in a soft bun and topped with a crisp tangy slaw, creating a perfect balance of smoky and fresh flavors. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs smoked brisket, soft sandwich buns, BBQ sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Grilling tools worth buying → Best Grilling Tools and BBQ Gadgets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 lb of smoked brisket in a covered pan over low heat for 15 minutes until warm and tender, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 1 medium grated carrot, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss well to create a tangy slaw and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Warm 4 soft sandwich buns in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Mix the shredded brisket with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Assemble sandwiches by placing a generous 1/4 of the brisket mixture on the bottom half of each bun, topping with a heaping 1/4 cup of slaw, then covering with the top bun.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, drizzling with an extra tablespoon of BBQ sauce per sandwich if desired.

Related recipes