Beginner's Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe | Traeger Grills

Step 1

When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.Grill: 180 ˚FAdd A Note

Step 2

Season on both sides with the Traeger Beef Rub.Add A NoteIngredients1 (6 lb) flat cut brisket, trimmed As Needed Traeger Beef Rub

Step 3

Make the Mop Sauce: In a clean spray bottle combine the beef broth, beer or cola with apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.Add A NoteIngredients2 Cup beef broth, beer or cola1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar, apple cider or apple juice2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Step 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.Grill: 180 ˚FAdd A Note

Step 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.Grill: 225 ˚F Probe: 204 ˚FAdd A Note

Step 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!Add A NoteIngredients As Needed Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce