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Chef's Brisket

Chef's Brisket

By Cuisine Traeger

4.6

You can’t mess up this brisket--we've created a bulletproof recipe & method for smoking the perfect brisket. Fire it up on a Friday night & feast like a king all weekend long.

Temps de Préparation

10 Minutes

Temps de Cuisson

8 Heures

Granulés

Hickory
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingrédients

main
  • 1
  • (12 lb) whole packer beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
  • 1/3 Cup
  • Sel de mer naturel et cachère Jacobsen Salt Co
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • garlic paste
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • poudre d’oignon
  • 1/3 Cup
  • poivre noir
Unités de mesure:

Étapes

  • Step 1

    Season the brisket the day prior to cooking. Mix salt, garlic, onion powder and pepper in a small bowl. Season the meat liberally. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.

    Ingrédients
    • 1  (12 lb) whole packer beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch

    • 1/3 Cup Sel de mer naturel et cachère Jacobsen Salt Co

    • 2 Tablespoon garlic paste

    • 2 Tablespoon poudre d’oignon

    • 1/3 Cup poivre noir

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 3

    Place brisket, fat side down, on grill grate right in the center of the grill. Smoke brisket for approximately 4 to 5 hours, or until the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 160℉ to 165℉.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 4

    Remove brisket from grill and wrap in butcher paper or foil. Continue smoking at 225℉ until the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 203℉, approximately another 3 to 4 hours, for a total of 8 to 10 hours smoke and cook time.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    203 ˚F / 95 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 5

    Remove butcher paper or foil wrapped brisket from the grill and allow to rest for one hour.

  • Step 6

    After resting, slice the brisket against the grain in 1/4 inch thick slices and serve.

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