By Traeger Kitchen
7 Reviews
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.
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Pellets
3 Bottle | (12 oz) dark lager beer, apple juice or water |
1 1/2 Cup | kosher salt |
1/2 Cup | brown sugar |
1 1/2 Cup | Morton Tender Quick Home Meat Cure |
5 Tablespoon | pickling spice |
1 Medium | onion, peeled and sliced thick |
5 Clove | garlic, peeled and smashed |
1 | (9-12 lb) whole packer brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch |
As Needed |
Step 1
For the Brine: In a large stockpot or food-safe pail, combine 3 quarts of cold water, beer, kosher salt, brown sugar and curing salt. Stir with a long-handled spoon until the salt and sugar crystals have dissolved.
3 Bottle (12 oz) dark lager beer, apple juice or water
1 1/2 Cup kosher salt
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 1/2 Cup Morton Tender Quick Home Meat Cure
Step 2
Add the pickling spice, onion and garlic. Transfer the brine to the refrigerator.
5 Tablespoon pickling spice
1 Medium onion, peeled and sliced thick
5 Clove garlic, peeled and smashed
Step 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 in the refrigerator, stirring once daily.
1 (9-12 lb) whole packer brisket, fat cap trimmed to 1/4 inch
Step 4
Remove the brisket from the brine and discard the brine. Rinse the brisket thoroughly under cold running water.
Step 6
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 7
When Traeger is up to temperature, place beef brisket directly on the grill grate and cook until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (about 4 to 5 hours).
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250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 8
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°F (about 3 to 4 hours).
04:00
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
204 ˚F / 96 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 9
Let rest for 30 minutes. To serve, carve the meat across the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices and transfer to a platter or plates. Enjoy!
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