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Beer Brined Corned Beef

Beer Brined Corned Beef

By Traeger Kitchen

The best homemade corned beef takes time, but the big-league flavor is well worth the wait. Devour it for dinner, then use leftovers in a breakfast hash & Reuben sandwiches.

Prep Time

4 Days

Cook Time

9 Hours

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of people serving

8

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Units of measurement:
main
3 Quart cold water
3 (12 oz bottles) dark lager beer, apple juice, or more water
1 1/2 Cup kosher salt
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon curing salt, per pound of meat
5 Tablespoon pickling spice
1 Whole Onion, peeled and thickly sliced
5 Clove garlic, smashed
12 Pound whole packer brisket
1 As Needed Traeger Prime Rib Rub

Step

  • 1

    Brine: In a large stockpot or food-safe pail, combine water, beer, kosher salt, brown sugar, and curing salt. Stir with a long-handled spoon until the salt and sugar crystals have dissolved.

  • 2

    Add the pickling spice, onion, and garlic. Transfer the brine to the refrigerator.

  • 3

    Add the meat to the brine and weigh it down so the meat is completely submerged. Brine the brisket for 3 to 4 days, stirring once daily.

  • 4

    Remove the brisket from the brine, discarding brine. Rinse the brisket thoroughly under cold running water. Sprinkle with prime rib rub seasoning.

  • 5

    When ready to cook, Set the Traeger to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 6

    When grill is to temperature, place beef brisket directly on the grill grate and cook until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160℉ (about 4-5 hours).

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • 7

    Wrap in a double layer of foil and add 1-1/2 cup water to the meat. Place back on the Traeger until meat reaches an internal temperature of 204℉ (about 3-4 hours).

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

  • 8

    Let rest for 30 minutes. To serve, carve the meat across the grain into 1/4” slices and transfer to a platter or plates. Enjoy!

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