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Beginner's Smoked Beef Brisket
By Traeger Kitchen
Don't let the name of this recipe fool you. Although it's called for beginners, it will seriously make you look like an award-winning champion. And there's no reason why you need to tell anyone how easy it is. That can be our little secret.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Hours
Pellets
Mesquite
Ingredients
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| 1 | (6 lb) flat cut brisket, trimmed |
| As Needed | Traeger Beef Rub |
| 2 Cup | beef broth, beer or cola |
| 1/4 Cup | apple cider vinegar, apple cider or apple juice |
| 2 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| As Needed | Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce or barbecue sauce of choice |
How many people are you serving?
4
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.Units of Measurement:
main
| 1 | (6 lb) flat cut brisket, trimmed |
| As Needed | Traeger Beef Rub |
| 2 Cup | beef broth, beer or cola |
| 1/4 Cup | apple cider vinegar, apple cider or apple juice |
| 2 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| As Needed | Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce or barbecue sauce of choice |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
Season the brisket on both sides with Traeger Beef Rub.
Ingredients
1 (6 lb) flat cut brisket, trimmed
As Needed Traeger Beef Rub
3
Make the mop sauce: In a clean spray bottle, combine the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Ingredients
2 Cup beef broth, beer or cola
1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar, apple cider or apple juice
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the brisket. Place the brisket, fat-side down, directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 3-4 hours, spraying with the mop sauce every hour.
5
Increase the grill temperature to 225℉ and continue to cook, spraying occasionally with the mop sauce, until the internal temperature reaches 204℉, 6-8 hours more.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
204 ˚F / 96 ˚C
6
Remove the brisket from the grill, wrap in foil, and let rest for 30 minutes.
7
Unwrap the brisket and slice against the grain into pieces the width of a pencil. Serve with Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce. Enjoy!
Ingredients
As Needed Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce or barbecue sauce of choice
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