Step

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat for 15 minutes. Season the brisket liberally with Traeger Prime Rib Rub and kosher salt.

  Ingredients

  • 7 Pound Snake River Farms brisket

  • As Needed Traeger Prime Rib Rub

  • To Taste kosher salt

• Step 2

  Place the brisket directly on the grill grate, fat side down and cook for 30-45 minutes until fat is caramelized and lightly browned.

  00:45

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

• Step 3

  While the brisket is cooking, heat a sauté pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally until lightly caramelized. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon butter

  • Half yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 Clove garlic, thinly sliced

• Step 4

  Add the oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 Teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 Teaspoon paprika

  • Pinch cayenne pepper

  • To Taste salt and pepper

• Step 5

  Deglaze the pan with beef stock scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add ketchup and brown sugar and bring to a simmer.

  Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup beef stock

  • 1 Cup ketchup

  • 1/4 Cup brown sugar

• Step 6

  Remove the brisket from the grill and place in a baking dish. Pour the onion mixture over the brisket and cover tightly with foil.

• Step 7

  Reduce the grill temperature to 225℉ and place the baking dish directly on the grill grate. Braise for 5 -6 hours or until the brisket is fork tender.

  06:00

  225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

• Step 8

  Remove from grill and vent the foil. Cool at room temperature then transfer to the fridge overnight (this step is not necessary but will result in a juicier and more flavorful brisket).

• Step 9

  The next day, remove from the fridge and set the temperature on the grill to 350℉. Place the brisket back on the grill to warm. When brisket is warm and the sauce has caramelized, about 45 minutes, remove from the grill.

  00:45

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 10

  Remove the brisket from the sauce and slice the pour remaining sauce over the top and serve. Enjoy! *Cook times will vary depending on set and ambient temperatures.