Description

A smoky, tender, and flavor-packed brisket recipe made easy with a Traeger grill. Perfect for BBQ lovers and backyard gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

8–12 lbs whole packer brisket
Traeger Beef Rub or homemade BBQ rub (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika)
Optional marinade (Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar)
Recommended wood pellets: hickory or pecan

Instructions

Trim brisket, leaving about ¼ inch of fat for moisture retention.
Generously apply rub, massaging into meat; refrigerate uncovered for at least 12 hours.
Optional: marinate 8–12 hours with marinade mix for extra flavor.
Preheat Traeger grill to 225°F using hickory or pecan pellets.
Place brisket fat-side up on the grill and smoke at 225°F.
Monitor internal temperature; wrap in foil or butcher paper (Texas Crutch) when it hits 165°F (about 6-7 hours in).
Continue smoking until internal temp reaches 200°F.
Rest the brisket for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Slice against the grain and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

For juicy brisket, maintain consistent grill temp and rest the meat before slicing. Use a mix of hickory and pecan pellets for a balanced smoky flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9–12 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Smoked
Cuisine: American BBQ

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (~6 oz)
Calories: 500
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: Traeger brisket, smoked brisket, BBQ, pellet grill, beef brisket