Step

• 1

  For a 6 to 8 lb brisket, plan for 8 to 12 hours of cook time, roughly 90 minutes per pound.

• 2

  Coat brisket liberally with preferred rub, Traeger Beef Rub, Prime Rib Rub, or salt & pepper.

• 3

  Wrap in plastic wrap. Let the wrapped brisket sit 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Allow plenty of time for cooking.

• 4

  When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  00:15

• 5

  Place brisket fat side down on the grill grate, insert thermometer probe and smoke for 4 hours.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  04:00

• 6

  After 4 hours, increase grill temperature to 250℉. When internal meat temperature reaches 160℉, remove brisket from the grill and wrap in foil. Do not remove thermometer probe.

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 7

  Place foiled brisket back on grill and cook until internal temperature reaches 204℉, about another 4-6 hours total.

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  06:00

• 8

  Remove brisket and allow to rest in the foil for at least 30 minutes.

• 9

  Combine mustard, ketchup, Traeger BBQ sauce, mayo, and chopped pickles to make special sauce.

• 10

  Smear sauce on buns. Slice brisket after resting and place on buns with iceberg lettuce and extra pickles. Enjoy!