By Traeger Kitchen
4 Reviews
Good things come to those who wait. Two words: brisket sandwich. Give it a try, you'll thank us later.
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Pellets
1 | (6-8 lb) brisket, trimmed |
To Taste |
1/4 Cup | yellow mustard |
1/2 Cup | ketchup |
1/2 Cup | |
3/4 Cup | mayonnaise |
1/4 Cup | chopped pickles |
10 Large | brioche buns, halved |
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving | |
sliced pickles, for serving |
Step 1
Season the brisket generously with Traeger Beef Rub. Wrap the brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
1 (6-8 lb) brisket, trimmed
Step 2
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 3
Place the brisket directly on the grill grates, fat-side down. Insert the probe into the thickest park of the brisket. Close the lid and smoke for 4 hours.
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180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 4
Increase the Traeger temperature to 250℉ and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160℉. Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap it in foil.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
Step 5
Place the wrapped brisket back on the grill and reinsert the probe. Close the lid cook until the internal temperature reaches 204℉.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
204 ˚F / 96 ˚C
Step 6
Remove the brisket from the grill and let rest in the foil for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7
Make the special sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, ketchup, Traeger BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and chopped pickles.
1/4 Cup yellow mustard
1/2 Cup ketchup
1/2 Cup Traeger BBQ sauce of choice
3/4 Cup mayonnaise
1/4 Cup chopped pickles
Step 8
Unwrap the brisket and slice against the grain.
Step 9
To serve, spread the special sauce over the cut sides of the brioche buns, then top with the brisket, shredded lettuce, and sliced pickles. Enjoy!
10 Large brioche buns, halved
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving
sliced pickles, for serving
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