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Perfect Traeger Smoked Brisket Recipe Easy Step-by-Step for Beginners

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A beginner-friendly recipe for smoking a tender, juicy brisket on a Traeger pellet grill with simple ingredients and reliable results.

Ingredients

  • Whole packer brisket (5-7 lbs)
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • Coarse black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Brown sugar
  • Olive oil or mustard (optional)
  • Wood pellets (hickory or oak)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat. Remove silver skin and hard fat patches. (15-20 minutes)
  2. Lightly coat the brisket with olive oil or yellow mustard to help the rub stick.
  3. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar to make the rub. Sprinkle generously over all sides and pat in gently.
  4. Let the brisket rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
  5. Preheat the Traeger pellet grill to 225°F and add hickory or oak wood pellets.
  6. Place the brisket on the grill fat side up (or down if heat source is above). Insert a meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the flat.
  7. Smoke the brisket undisturbed until it reaches an internal temperature of about 160°F (6-8 hours).
  8. Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil to push through the stall phase.
  9. Return the wrapped brisket to the grill and continue smoking until it reaches 203°F (3-5 hours).
  10. Remove the brisket from the grill and let it rest wrapped for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
  11. Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces and serve.

Notes

Use a reliable meat thermometer to track internal temperature. Resist opening the grill frequently to maintain consistent heat and smoke. Wrapping the brisket at 160°F helps push through the stall and retain moisture. Let the brisket rest for at least 1 hour before slicing for best tenderness. Spritzing with apple cider vinegar and water every hour can help keep the bark moist. Adjust rub spices and wood pellets to taste.

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