Bourbon-Maple Brisket Grilled Cheese Wafflewich

Ingredients:

Brisket:

• 1 lb USDA Prime brisket

• 1 cup small-batch bourbon

• ½ cup dark maple syrup

Assembly:

• 8 slices artisan sourdough
• 2 cups aged white cheddar
• 4 Belgian-style waffles
• European butter

Instructions:

1. Slow-Cook Brisket:
   Place brisket in slow cooker. Pour bourbon + maple syrup over. Cook 8 hrs on low until shreddable.

2. Shred Beef:
   Remove, shred (discard fat). Reserve juices.

3. Grill Sandwiches:
   Butter one side of each sourdough slice with European butter.
   In cast iron skillet:

   • Bread butter-down

   • Layer cheddar + shredded brisket

   • Top bread butter-up
     Grill until golden, flip carefully.

4. Crisp Waffles:
   Heat Belgian waffles per package (or use waffle maker).

5. Assemble Wafflewich:
   Sandwich grilled cheese between two waffles.
   Optional: Brush with reserved bourbon-maple glaze.