Before you get started:

Each brisket cooks differently so it is important to cook to temperature not time. Most briskets in this method fall somewhere in the 12-14 hour cook time but some might not. Another key indicator of doneness is when an instant read thermometer or skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the brisket and feels like room temperature butter. There is little to no resistance going in or out.

Steps

• Step 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

• Step 2

  Season the brisket on both sides with Traeger Beef Rub.

  Ingredients

  • 1  (6 lb) flat cut brisket, trimmed

  • As Needed Traeger Beef Rub

• Step 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

• Step 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.

  04:00

• Step 5

  Increase the grill temperature to 225℉ and continue to cook, spraying occasionally with the mop sauce, until the internal temperature reaches 204℉, about 8-10 hours.

  10:00

  225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

  204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

• Step 6

  Remove the brisket from the grill, wrap in foil, and let rest for 30 minutes.

• Step 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