Steps

• Step 1

  Season the brisket generously with Traeger Beef Rub. Wrap the brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

  Ingredients

  • 1  (6-8 lb) brisket, trimmed

  • To Taste Traeger Prime Rib Rub or Traeger Beef Rub

• 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.

  04:00

  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.

  Ingredients

  • 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!

  Ingredients

  • 10 Large brioche buns, halved

  •  Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving

  •  sliced pickles, for serving