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COMPETITION STYLE BBQ BRISKET

By Traeger Kitchen

Clear some space in the trophy case because our competition-style brisket recipe will have you wrapped up in winning wood-fired flavour.

YIELDS: 8 SERVINGS

Prep Time 30 MIN

Cook Time 10 HR

Pellets PECAN

COMPETITION STYLE BBQ BRISKET

Clear some space in the trophy case because our competition-style brisket recipe will have you wrapped up in winning wood-fired flavour.

STEP 1

When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavour, use Super Smoke, if available.

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225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

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Super Smoke

STEP 2

Trim all of the fat off the top of the brisket. Trim the fat cap on the bottom to 1/4 inch thick.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1  (12-16 lb) whole packer brisket

STEP 3

In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, combine the water, Butcher BBQ Beef Injection, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and beef bouillon.

Ingredients
  • 700 mL water
  • 60 mL Butcher BBQ Beef Injection
  • 1 Teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon beef bouillon

STEP 4

Use a meat injector to inject the liquid across the top of the brisket in a 1-inch checkerboard pattern.

Ingredients
  •  meat injector

STEP 5

Season the brisket with salt, pepper, and Traeger Coffee Rub.

Ingredients
  • 225 mL kosher salt
  • 100 g black pepper
  • To Taste Traeger Coffee Rub

STEP 6

Insert the probe into the thickest part of the brisket. Place the brisket directly on the grill grates, fat-side up. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, 4-5 hours.

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05:00

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225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

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Super Smoke

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160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

STEP 7

Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving one end open. Pour the beef broth into the opening, then seal the packet.

INGREDIENTS
  • 475 mL beef broth

STEP 8

Return the brisket to the grill and re-insert the probe. Increase the grill temperature to 250℉. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 204°F, 4-5 hours more, depending on the size of the brisket.

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05:00

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250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

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Super Smoke

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204 ˚F / 121 ˚C

STEP 9

  • Remove the brisket from the grill and wrap in a towel. Let rest for 1 hour.

STEP 10

  • Unwrap the brisket and slice against the grain. Enjoy!

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