Brined Smoked Brisket
By Traeger Kitchen
Low and slow makes for brisket perfection. This beef brisket is brined, seasoned generously with Traeger Beef Rub and cooked over mesquite for a smoked meat sure to elevate your BBQ game.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
7 Hours
Pellets
Mesquite
Ingredients
Number of people serving
4
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| 1 | (5-7 lb) flat cut brisket |
| 1 Cup | brown sugar |
| 1/2 Cup | kosher salt |
| 1/4 Cup | Traeger Beef Rub |
Step
1
Dissolve salt and sugar in 6 quarts boiling water. Add 6 cups ice then let it cool. Place the brisket in the brine and cover. Leave brine in the refrigerator overnight.
2
Remove the brisket from the brine and pat it dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle evenly with Traeger Beef Rub.
3
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Place the brisket on the Traeger, fat cap down and smoke for 3 hours.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
03:00
Super Smoke
5
After 3 hours, double wrap the brisket in foil and turn the temperature up to 275℉. Cook meat until internal temperature reaches 204℉, about 3 to 4 hours.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
204 ˚F / 96 ˚C
Super Smoke
6
Unwrap the brisket and place it unwrapped on the grill for 30 more minutes.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
00:30
7
Remove the brisket from the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Enjoy!
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