Serves
12–16
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10–12 hours
Rest Time
1–3 hours
Ingredients
- 1 whole 14–16 lb full packer brisket (preferably prime)
- ¾ cup Traeger Prime Rib Rub
- ¼ cup Traeger Coffee Rub
- or use a combination of your favorite beef rubs
- 2 tbsp dried mushroom powder (porcini or shiitake)
- 2 cups apple juice (for spritzing)
Instructions
1.
Trim the brisket with the fat cap facing down. Pat dry with paper towels. Remove the fat and silverskin from the top of the brisket and trim away any hard fat between the point and the flat. Square the edges of the brisket to help it cook evenly. Leave the fat cap intact.
2.
In a bowl, combine the Traeger Prime Rib Rub, Traeger Coffee Rub, and mushroom powder. Lightly spritz the brisket with apple juice and season generously on all sides with the rub mixture.
3.
Preheat your grill or smoker to 225°F.
4.
Insert a leave-in thermometer into the thickest part of the flat. Place the brisket fat side down on the grill grate. Spritz with apple juice and continue to spritz about every 45 minutes.
5.
Cook until a deep bark forms and the internal temperature reaches 170°F, about 6 hours, depending on the size of the brisket and cooking conditions.
6.
Wrap the brisket tightly in heavy-duty foil.
7.
Increase the grill temperature to 275°F and return the wrapped brisket to the grill. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 204–208°F and the probe slides in with little resistance, about 4–6 hours more.
8.
Remove the brisket from the grill and open the foil slightly to vent for 10–15 minutes.
9.
Rewrap tightly in the foil, then wrap in plastic wrap and place in a cooler lined with towels. Let the brisket rest for 1–3 hours.
10.
Unwrap the brisket and reserve any juices from the foil. Separate the flat from the point and slice each section against the grain. Pour the reserved juices over the slices and serve.
Contact Diva Q BBQ Today
Thank you for visiting our website. If you’d like to schedule an engagement or have general questions, fill out our form and we will get back to you shortly.
