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Brined Smoked Brisket

Brined Smoked Brisket

By Traeger Kitchen

Low and slow makes for brisket perfection. This beef brisket is brined, seasoned generously with Traeger Beef Rub, and cooked over mesquite wood for a smoked meat sure to elevate your BBQ game.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

7 Hr

Pellets

Mesquite

Ingredients

This recipe serves:

4

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6 Quart boiling water
1 Cup light brown sugar
1/2 Cup kosher salt
6 Cup Ice
1 (5-7 lb) flat cut brisket
1/4 Cup Traeger Beef Rub
This recipe serves:

4

Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.
Units of Measurement:
main
6 Quart boiling water
1 Cup light brown sugar
1/2 Cup kosher salt
6 Cup Ice
1 (5-7 lb) flat cut brisket
1/4 Cup Traeger Beef Rub

Steps

  • 1

    Dissolve the salt and sugar in the boiling water. Add the ice, then let cool to room temperature.

  • 2

    Place the brisket in the brine and cover. Transfer to the refrigerator to brine overnight.

  • 3

    Remove the brisket from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Season evenly with the Traeger Beef Rub.

  • 4

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

  • 5

    Insert the probe into the thickest part of the brisket. Place the brisket directly on the grill grates, fat-side down. Close the lid and smoke for 3 hours.

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    03:00

  • 6

    Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Increase the Traeger temperature to 275℉.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  • 7

    Return the wrapped brisket to the grill and re-insert the probe. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 204℉, 3-4 hours more.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

    04:00

  • 8

    Unwrap the brisket, then return to the grill, close the lid, and cook for 30 minutes more.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    00:30

  • 9

    Remove the brisket from the grill and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving. Enjoy!

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