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BBQ Brisket Sandwich With Special Sauce

BBQ Brisket Sandwich With Special Sauce

By Traeger Kitchen

Good things come to those who wait. Brisket sandwich is all you need to know. Don't worry, you'll thank us later.

Prep Time

1 Days

Cook Time

12 Hours

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of people serving

8

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Units of measurement:
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8 Pound beef brisket
As Needed Traeger Beef Rub
1/4 Cup mustard
1/2 Cup ketchup
1/2 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
3/4 Cup mayonnaise
1/4 Cup Pickles, chopped
12 Brioche Bun
1 Head Iceberg lettuce

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!

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