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By Traeger Kitchen
You can’t mess up this BBQ brisket recipe--Traeger's chef created a bulletproof recipe and method for smoking the perfect brisket. Fire it up on a Friday night and feast like a king all weekend long. Season the brisket one day prior to cooking for the ultimate flavor.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1/3 Cup | kosher salt |
2 Tablespoon | garlic paste |
2 Tablespoon | onion powder |
1/3 Cup | freshly ground black pepper |
1 | (12 lb) whole packer beef brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch |
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1/3 Cup | kosher salt |
2 Tablespoon | garlic paste |
2 Tablespoon | onion powder |
1/3 Cup | freshly ground black pepper |
1 | (12 lb) whole packer beef brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch |
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In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic, onion powder, and pepper.
1/3 Cup kosher salt
2 Tablespoon garlic paste
2 Tablespoon onion powder
1/3 Cup freshly ground black pepper
2
Season the meat liberally with the spice mixture. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
1 (12 lb) whole packer beef brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the brisket. Place the brisket, fat-side down, directly on the grill grates in the center of the grill. Close the lid and smoke brisket until the internal temperature reaches 160-165℉, 4-5 hours.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
5
Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in butcher's paper or heavy duty aluminum foil. Increase the Traeger temperature to 275℉.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
6
Return the wrapped brisket to the grill and re-insert the probe. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 203℉, 3-4 hours more.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
203 ˚F / 95 ˚C
7
Remove the brisket from the grill and let rest for 1 hour.
8
Unwrap the brisket and slice against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Enjoy!
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