Dr Pepper Brisket Sliders with Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Dr Pepper Brisket Sliders with Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce are an easy way to make a barbecue dinner without a grill or smoker!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3 45

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Calories 288kcal

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2 tablespoons butter
Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
1 cup chopped onion, 3 cloves garlic
Add all the remaining ingredients, and stir until combined.
12 ounce can Dr Pepper, ¾ cup ketchup, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup cider vinegar, ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the it begins to thicken.
Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper if desired.
Let the sauce cool until just warm.
Process sauce until smooth.
Let sauce cool until room temperature.
Cover, and store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.

Preheat oven to 250 F.
Place brisket fat side down in pan.
3-4 pounds beef brisket
Pour Dr Pepper over brisket.
12 ounce can Dr Pepper
Pour 3 tablespoons liquid smoke over brisket.
3-6 tablespoons liquid smoke
Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over brisket.
1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cover tightly with foil, and cook until brisket reaches 185 F, about 3-4 hours.
If you want a stronger smoke flavor, pour 3 additional tablespoons of liquid smoke over brisket during the last 1 hour of cooking. I like to pour some of the barbecue sauce over the top of the brisket at this point, too.
Once the brisket has reached temperature, remove it from the oven, and carefully remove the foil (there will be a big rush of steam).
Let the brisket sit for 15 minutes.
Thinly slice or chop the brisket and serve on slider buns.
slider buns
Top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
pickles, cheese, or any other toppings you like