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Traeger BBQ Brisket

Traeger BBQ Brisket

By Traeger Kitchen

Say hello to bold hickory hardwood flavor. This brisket is given a Traeger Beef Rub coating then smoked low n’ slow to tender perfection.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

9 Hours

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

8

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Units of Measurment:
main
1 (12-14 lb) whole packer brisket, trimmed
As Needed Traeger Beef Rub

Step

  • 1

    Coat meat liberally with Traeger Beef Rub. When seasoned, wrap brisket in plastic wrap. Transfer wrapped brisket to the refrigerator and let sit for 12 to 24 hours.

    Ingredients
    • 1  (12-14 lb) whole packer brisket, trimmed

    • As Needed Traeger Beef Rub

  • 2

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

  • 3

    Remove brisket from plastic wrap and place fat side down on the grill grate. Cook for 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160℉.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • 4

    Remove brisket from the grill and wrap in a double layer of foil.

  • 5

    Place foiled brisket back on grill and cook until it reaches a finished internal temperature of 204℉, this should take an additional 3 to 4 hours.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

  • 6

    Remove from grill and rest in the foil for at least 30 minutes. Slice against the grain. Enjoy!

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