Z-Man Sandwich
A homemade version of the famous Z-Man sandwich featuring smoked brisket, Kaiser rolls, and onion rings.
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- •2 pound Brisket
- •Warm waterFor brine
- •SaltFor brine
- •SugarFor brine
- •Liquid smokeFor brine
- •Smoked sea saltFor brine
- •Pink saltFor brine
- •MolassesFor glaze
- •Liquid aminosFor glaze
- •Kaiser rollsHomemade
- •3 cups FlourFor rolls
- •SugarFor rolls
- •Instant yeastFor rolls
- •1/8 cup Olive oilFor rolls
- •Egg washFor rolls
- •Sesame seeds(optional)For rolls
- •OnionsFor onion rings
- •Panko bread crumbsFor onion rings
- •1 cup Ice waterFor batter
- 1
Brine the brisket in a mixture of warm water, salt, sugar, liquid smoke, and smoked sea salt for 1-2 days.
48h 0m
- 2
Add pink salt to the brisket 2 hours before cooking to create a smoke ring effect.
2h 0m
- 3
Make a glaze with molasses, liquid aminos, and liquid smoke. Brush on the brisket.
10 min
- 4
Sous vide the brisket at 155°F for 24 hours.
24h 0m
- 5
Prepare Kaiser rolls by mixing flour, sugar, instant yeast, warm water, salt, and olive oil. Knead and let rise.
1h 0m
- 6
Shape the dough into rolls, let proof, then bake at 390°F for 10 minutes.
1h 0m
- 7
Slice onions into rings, dip in batter made from flour, spice mix, and ice water, then coat with panko.
30 min
- 8
Fry onion rings in oil heated to 350°F until golden and crispy.
10 min
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