Low Sodium Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Sink your teeth into a flavorful yet heart-healthy Low Sodium Smoked Brisket Sandwich—a perfect choice for BBQ lovers who want to indulge without the excess salt. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket slow-cooked with salt-free BBQ spice rub, liquid smoke, and low sodium beef broth, this recipe delivers all the smoky goodness you crave. Served on warm whole wheat sandwich rolls and layered with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, sweet red onion, and a tangy slather of low sodium mustard, this sandwich is a healthier spin on a classic comfort food. Ready in just a few simple steps and ideal for meal prep or game-day gatherings, this low sodium brisket sandwich proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for a healthier lifestyle.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef brisket
- 0.25 cup Salt-free BBQ spice rub
- 1 tablespoon Liquid smoke
- 2 cups Low sodium beef broth
- 4 Whole wheat sandwich rolls
- 1 Red onion, sliced
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 0.25 cup Low sodium mustard
Directions
Step 1
1. Begin by preparing the brisket. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 2
2. Rub the salt-free BBQ spice rub evenly over the entire surface of the brisket.
Step 3
3. Pour the liquid smoke and low sodium beef broth into a large slow cooker.
Step 4
4. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, ensuring the liquid covers the bottom to help keep the brisket moist.
Step 5
5. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Step 6
6. Once cooked, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15 minutes. Then, shred or slice the brisket against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Step 7
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Split the whole wheat sandwich rolls and warm them in the oven for 5 minutes.
Step 8
8. Assemble the sandwiches by spreading a thin layer of low sodium mustard on one side of each roll.
Step 9
9. Layer with slices of brisket, followed by red onion slices, leafy lettuce, and tomato slices.
Step 10
10. Top the sandwiches with the other halves of the rolls and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1942.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3175.6 |
| Total Fat 126.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g | |
| Cholesterol 852.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5000.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 199.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.1g | |
| Protein 312.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 72.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 440.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 37.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4134.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories