Traeger Smoked Brisket Recipe
This is the best Traeger smoked brisket recipe - hands down! Add this delicious cut of meat to your next grilling session.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs beef brisket fat trimmed
- ¼ cup Traeger Saskatchewan dry rub*
- ⅛ cup Traegar BBQ sauce**
Instructions
- 1. Trim excess fat from the top of the Brisket to about ¼”, leave the layer of fat on the bottom.
- 2. Pat dry with paper towel.
- 3. Cover the front and back of the brisket in a solid layer of rub.
- 4. Place brisket in the fridge on a sheet pan overnight or for at least four hours.
- 5. Preheat the Traeger to 165 degrees F.
- 6. Place the brisket on the bottom grill grate, fat side down.
- 7. Smoke for two hours.
- 8. Turn the Traeger up to 250 degrees F.
- 9. Smoke for an additional 4.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 185 degrees F.
- 10. During the last ½ hour baste the entire brisket with BBQ sauce twice.
- 11. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
Notes
*If you aren’t able to find Traeger rubs nearby, I have the absolute BEST dry rub recipe for you! This homemade BBQ rub is a delicious combination of sweet, sour, and a little spicy.
**While you can pick up your favourite BBQ sauce at the grocery store, making one from scratch is a lot easier than you might think. This homemade BBQ sauce has amazing flavour and comes together in a snap.