Traeger Kitchen
Chef's Brisket
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
8 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Hickory
You can’t mess up this brisket--we've created a bulletproof recipe & method for smoking the perfect brisket. Fire it up on a Friday night & feast like a king all weekend long.
Ingredients
Steps
1
Season the brisket the day prior to cooking. Mix salt, garlic, onion powder and pepper in a small bowl. Season the meat liberally. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.2
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
Grill: 225˚3
Place brisket, fat side down, on grill grate right in the center of the grill. Smoke brisket for approximately 4 to 5 hours, or until the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 160℉ to 165℉.Grill: 225˚
Probe: 160˚4
Remove brisket from grill and wrap in butcher paper or foil. Continue smoking at 225℉ until the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 203℉, approximately another 3 to 4 hours, for a total of 8 to 10 hours smoke and cook time.Grill: 225˚Probe: 203˚5
Remove butcher paper or foil wrapped brisket from the grill and allow to rest for one hour.6
After resting, slice the brisket against the grain in 1/4 inch thick slices and serve.