Smoked Brisket Sandwiches with Queso & Onion Straws Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Brisket
• 1/2 cup coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup Kosher salt
• 1 12-14lb full packer brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4" thickness
• 3 chunks of a medium smoking wood, such as oak or hickory
• For the Onion Straws
• 2 large yellow onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 to 3 cups canola oil
• For the Sandwiches
• 16 brioche rolls
• 12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 2 cups chile con queso, warmed
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices