Honey Braised Brisket Sliders

Instructions:

1. Rub brisket with 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil.  Combine salt, pepper, paprika and garlic; sprinkle over brisket.
2. In large skillet, heat remaining 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil over high heat; add brisket and sear 5 minutes per side or until browned.  Add onions when browning brisket on the last side.  Transfer brisket and onions to a crock pot.
3. Add stock, ½ cup honey and thyme to skillet; stir to deglaze.  Pour liquid over brisket in crock pot.  Cook for 6 to 7 hours on medium heat or until fork tender.
4. Shred brisket into chunks; place in large skillet.  Drizzle remaining honey, about 3 tablespoons over brisket.  Sear brisket, stirring frequently, over medium heat for approximately 4 to 5 minutes until lightly crisped.
5. Divide shredded brisket among slider buns; garnish with tomato slices, arugula, cheese and pickle slices.