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
Cook Time
Pellets
8
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.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 |
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!
In order to add notes for this recipe, you must log in or create an account.