Beginner's Smoked Beef Brisket
By Traeger Kitchen
The recipe title may say beginner’s, but this brisket will make you look like an award-winning champion. There's no reason why you need to tell anyone how easy it is--that can be our little secret.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
12 Hrs
Pellets
Mesquite
Ingredients
Number of People Serving
4
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| 1 | (6 lb) flat cut brisket, trimmed |
| As Needed | Traeger Beef Rub |
| 2 Cup | beef broth, beer or cola |
| 1/4 Cup | apple cider vinegar, apple cider or apple juice |
| 2 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| As Needed | Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce |
Step
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
2
Season on both sides with the Traeger Beef Rub.
3
Make the Mop Sauce: In a clean spray bottle combine the beef broth, beer or cola with apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
4
Arrange the brisket fat-side down on the grill grate and smoke for 3 to 4 hours, spraying with the mop sauce every hour.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
04:00
5
Increase the grill temperature to 225℉ and continue to cook, spraying occasionally with mop sauce, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat reaches 204℉, this should take about 6 to 8 hours.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
204 ˚F / 96 ˚C
08:00
6
Foil the meat and let it rest for 30 minutes. Slice with a sharp knife across the grain into pencil-width slices. Serve with BBQ sauce. Enjoy!
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