Traeger Grill Brisket Recipe

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This full packer is injected with Butcher’s Prime, sprayed with apple juice, rub down with a prime rib and coffee rub mixture, sprinkled with black pepper, and smoked over cherry wood to tender perfection.

How to Cook Smoked Brisket | Traeger Staples

Traeger Brisket 🔗

Smokey, fall apart, melt in your mouth, so delicious smoked beef brisket. It could very easily be the best part of the weekend. Time to try this Traeger Brisket recipe.

Prep: 20min

Total: 920min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 474 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 62 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Sodium 1650 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
  • 13 lb whole beef brisket

Instruction:

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket. Be sure to locate the ridge of fat between the point and the flat. The fat cap side should be cut down to only have 1/4" of fat on that side. Be sure not to take too much off. You can always take it off little by little. If you take too much off, you can't put it back.
  2. Season the meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Be sure to massage the seasoning into every side and crack on the brisket.
  3. Once seasoned, let the brisket rest in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
  4. Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 225°F. Once it is preheated, place the brisket on with the fat side up. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
  5. Once the brisket reaches 170°F, wrap it in butcher paper and place it back in the smoker at 225°F. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 202°F.
  6. Once the brisket reaches 202°F. Remove from grill. Let it rest for at least 2 hours. I recommend wrapping it in a towel and placing it in a cooler while it rests.
  7. After the brisket has finished resting, slice and serve. Be sure to slice the brisket against the grain. The flat and the point have a different direction of grain by about 90 degrees.

FAQ

How long does it take to smoke a brisket on a Traeger grill?

Season the brisket liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then place it directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke it for about 5-7 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Is it better to smoke brisket at 225 or 250?

In general, smoking brisket at a lower temperature (around 225 degrees) will produce a more tender, juicy finished product, whereas cooking at a higher temperature (250 degrees) will produce a brisket that is more evenly cooked and easier to slice

How long do you smoke a brisket at 225 for?

When your smoker is set to 225 degrees, you can anticipate that the brisket will cook at a rate of about 1-1/2 to 2 hours per pound. As a result, if you purchase a whole packer brisket that weighs 12 pounds after trimming, you should prepare for an 18-hour cooking session.

Is brisket good on a Traeger?

You can easily make Traeger brisket, which yields the ideal fall-apart smoky barbecued meat you’re hoping for, and it’s a great way to make a tender, juicy, and delicious brisket. » You might also like these BBQ Beef Brisket Buns and this Traeger Smoked Chicken.

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