SMOKED BBQ BEEF BRISKET RECIPE Traeger Grills Collab | Cooking With Carolyn

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can control sugar and additives, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

smoke wood chips

💰Cheaper: charcoal

Charcoal can provide a smoky flavor at a lower cost.

beef brisket

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is a more affordable cut that can also be smoked.

Start by preparing the rub with brown sugar, garlic, thyme, paprika, and Grand Diamond All-Purpose Seasonings.

Use a 7.5 pound brisket that is lean on the bottom, no trimming needed.

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the seasoning for the barbecue sauce and apply the rest on both sides of the brisket using a patting motion.

Load the Traeger grill's pellet hopper with hickory wood pellets and set the grill to smoke.

Smoke the brisket for a total of 8 hours, maintaining a temperature between 150°F to 180°F.

After 4 hours, add a pan of water under the brisket to add moisture during smoking.

After 8 hours, wrap the brisket in foil, ensuring it is well enclosed to catch the juices.

Cook the wrapped brisket at 225°F for an additional 4 hours.

Let the brisket rest for 15-20 minutes after removing it from the grill before slicing.

Serve with the reserved barbecue sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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