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Perfect Tender Traeger Smoked Brisket Recipe Easy for Beginners

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This recipe guides beginners through smoking a tender, juicy brisket on a Traeger pellet grill using a simple rub and low-and-slow cooking method for perfect results.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds whole packer brisket, trimmed leaving about 1/4 inch fat cap
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Hickory or oak wood pellets for smoking
  • Optional: 1/4 cup beef broth or apple juice for spritzing

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket’s fat cap to about 1/4 inch thickness, removing thick chunks of fat and silver skin (15-20 minutes).
  2. Mix kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Pat brisket dry and rub seasoning evenly all over the meat (5 minutes).
  3. Preheat Traeger pellet grill to 225°F. Let it come to temperature with lid closed (10-15 minutes).
  4. Place brisket fat side up on grill grates. Close lid and smoke undisturbed for 4-5 hours, avoiding frequent opening.
  5. Optionally spritz brisket every hour with beef broth or apple juice to keep moist and help bark formation.
  6. When internal temperature reaches about 160°F, wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil and return to grill (about 4 hours).
  7. Continue smoking wrapped brisket until internal temperature reaches 203°F or meat is tender when probed (3-4 hours).
  8. Remove brisket from grill and let rest wrapped for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
  9. Slice brisket against the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Leave about 1/4 inch fat cap for moisture retention. Avoid opening grill frequently to maintain temperature. Use the ‘Texas crutch’ wrapping method to push through the stall and keep meat juicy. Rest brisket for at least 1 hour before slicing to redistribute juices. Optional spritzing helps keep meat moist and forms a better bark. Adjust rub or wood pellets to customize flavor.

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