# What You’ll Need:
→ Brisket
01 - 2 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
02 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
05 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 cup beef broth
→ BBQ Sauce
11 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade
→ Slaw
12 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Assembly
18 - 12 slider buns
19 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, optional for toasting
20 - Pickle slices, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using.
02 - Rub the trimmed beef brisket thoroughly on all sides with the prepared spice mixture and olive oil, ensuring even coating.
03 - Place seasoned brisket in a roasting pan and pour beef broth into the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
04 - Roast in preheated oven for 4 to 4.5 hours until fork-tender. Remove from oven and allow brisket to rest for 15 minutes before handling.
05 - While brisket cooks, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until evenly coated and refrigerate until assembly.
06 - Slice or shred the rested brisket into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a bowl and toss with BBQ sauce until thoroughly coated.
07 - Optional step: Lightly brush slider buns with melted butter and toast in a skillet or oven until golden brown.
08 - Layer BBQ-coated brisket onto each slider bun. Top with prepared coleslaw and pickle slices if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
