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Competition Style BBQ Brisket

Competition Style BBQ Brisket

By Traeger Kitchen

Clear some space in the trophy case because our competition-style brisket recipe will have you wrapped up in winning wood-fired flavor.

Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

10 Hr

Pellets

Pecan
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

main
1 (12-16 lb) whole packer brisket
3 Cupwater
1/4 CupButcher BBQ Beef Injection
1 Teaspoonwhite pepper
1 Teaspoononion powder
1 Teaspoongarlic powder
1 Tablespoonbeef bouillon
1 Cupkosher salt
3/4 Cupblack pepper
To Taste
2 Cupbeef broth
Special Equipment
meat injector
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 2

    Trim all of the fat off the top of the brisket. Trim the fat cap on the bottom to 1/4 inch thick.

    Ingredients
    • 1  (12-16 lb) whole packer brisket

  • Step 3

    In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, combine the water, Butcher BBQ Beef Injection, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and beef bouillon.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Cup water

    • 1/4 Cup Butcher BBQ Beef Injection

    • 1 Teaspoon white pepper

    • 1 Teaspoon onion powder

    • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1 Tablespoon beef bouillon

  • Step 4

    Use a meat injector to inject the liquid across the top of the brisket in a 1-inch checkerboard pattern.

    Ingredients
    •  meat injector

  • Step 5

    Season the brisket with salt, pepper, and Traeger Coffee Rub.

    Ingredients
  • Step 6

    Insert the probe into the thickest part of the brisket. Place the brisket directly on the grill grates, fat-side up. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, 4-5 hours.

    05:00

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 7

    Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving one end open. Pour the beef broth into the opening, then seal the packet.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Cup beef broth

  • Step 8

    Return the brisket to the grill and re-insert the probe. Increase the grill temperature to 250℉. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 204°F, 4-5 hours more, depending on the size of the brisket.

    05:00

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 9

    Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in a towel. Let rest for 1 hour.

  • Step 10

    Unwrap the brisket and slice against the grain. Enjoy!

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