Step

• 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.

  Ingredients

  • 1  (5-7 lb) flat cut brisket

  • 1 Cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 Cup kosher salt

• Step 2

  Remove the brisket from the brine and pat it dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle evenly with Traeger Beef Rub.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Traeger Beef Rub

• Step 3

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

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 4

  Place the brisket on the Traeger, fat cap down and smoke for 3 hours.

  03:00

  250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 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

• Step 6

  Unwrap the brisket and place it unwrapped on the grill for 30 more minutes.

  00:30

  275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

• Step 7

  Remove the brisket from the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Enjoy!