Asian Inspired Brisket Sliders Recipes

BRISKET SLIDERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons salt, sugar, peppercorns and garlic; rub onto all sides of brisket. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and cayenne. Refrigerate until assembling., Place carrots, chopped onions and celery in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Place brisket on top of vegetables. In a small bowl, combine red wine, mustard and bay leaves; pour over brisket. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is fork-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and remaining salt; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-35 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., Remove brisket; cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Thinly slice brisket across the grain; return to slow cooker. Pour juices over brisket., Serve brisket on buns with mayonnaise mixture and caramelized onions and, if desired, arugula and tomato slices.

ASIAN-INSPIRED BRISKET SLIDERS

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven, place beef, stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion, carrots, garlic and gingerroot. (The beef should be totally submerged. If not, add enough water to cover completely.) Cover and cook over medium-low heat about 3 hours or until beef flakes easily with a fork and is very tender.
• Remove beef, onion and garlic from Dutch oven. In large bowl, place onion. Slice meat and mash garlic; add to onion in bowl along with five-spice powder and sesame oil. Toss meat mixture until blended, adding a bit of the braising liquid to moisten as needed.
• Divide beef mixture evenly among slider buns; top with green onions.

BRISKET SLIDERS WITH RANCH

Steps:

• Position a rack on the lowest part of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Mix together the onion powder, paprika, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the brisket.
• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then the brisket. Sear on all sides to a deep golden brown, about 7 minutes. Nestle the bay leaves, onions and carrots around the brisket. Pour the tomatoes and cola over the meat and vegetables and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
• Uncover the pot and let the meat and vegetables rest in the juices until no longer steaming, about 30 minutes. Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
• Serve the brisket slices on pretzel rolls buns with Homemade Ranch and pickled jalapenos.
• Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise and pickle juice, if using in a small bowl. Add the parsley, dill, chives and onion powder and mix until smooth and combined.

ASIAN CHICKEN MEATBALL SLIDERS WITH PICKLED CARROT AND DAIKON

Steps:

• For the quick-pickles: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the carrot and daikon and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours.
• For the sauce: Bring the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, vinegar and sambal to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, panko, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, scallions and some salt and pepper. Mix well to combine, but don't overwork. Form the mixture into eight 2-inch balls.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the pan with canola oil. Add the meatballs and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked though. Baste generously with sauce during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
• To assemble the sliders: Serve the meatballs on the buns, topping each with a tablespoon of the quick-pickles (drained) and some cilantro leaves. Secure with bamboo skewers and serve on a large platter with extra sauce on the side.

ASIAN INSPIRED PULLED PORK SHOULDER (FOR TACOS OR SLIDERS)

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan add the following items: hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ½ cup of water, sesame oil, mirin, shaoxing rice wine, lemongrass fresh, ginger, garlic, and the Chinese five spice powder.
• Whisk together. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting and set the pan with the rest of the sauce on the stove over low hit to thicken. About 30 min, whisking occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
• Place onion chunks in bottom of crock pot and set as low. Salt and pepper the pork on both sides and place on top of the onions.
• Baste top and sides of pork with the reserved sauce. Add the lid and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high. You will know it's done when it is falling apart. YUM!
• Add the cooled Korean inspired BBQ sauce reduction to a magic bullet or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. Will keep in fridge for 2 weeks.
• I use this for Asian pork tacos or pulled pork sliders. Serve either one topped with shredded green and purple cabbage, thinly slices quick-pickled radishes and cucumbers, green onion, cilantro and basil. Dress with a drizzle of spicy sriracha aioli and a drizzle of the Korean inspired BBQ sauce reduction.

THAI-STYLE BRISKET

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown brisket on both sides in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer meat and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, pepper flakes and pepper; pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove brisket and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the carrots, peppers and onions in remaining olive oil until crisp-tender. Add peanuts if desired. Stir cooking juices and stir into vegetable mixture. , Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place rice on a large serving platter; top with meat and vegetable mixture.

ASIAN BEEF BRISKET (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, place all potatoes and top with the beef brisket.
• In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, salsa, tapioca and garlic and pour over the meat.
• Spread sauce evenly over the meat.
• Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 to 5 1/2 hours.
• Remove meat from cooker to a cutting board and cut across the grain into slices.
• Serve cooking liquid over the meat and potatoes.