Description
Discover the Best Easy Smoked Brisket Recipe Ever, a mouthwatering dish that brings the rich flavors of smoked beef right to your backyard. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, serving up to 12 people with its tender, juicy brisket and delicious smoky crust. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grillmaster, you’ll appreciate the simplicity and depth of flavor packed into every bite. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options—like sandwiches or tacos—this brisket will surely impress your guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 lb brisket
- 1 cup beer
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup beef stock
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Start your Traeger grill on Smoke mode until fire is established.
- Preheat grill to 225°F.
- Mix rub ingredients in a bowl and season all sides of the brisket generously.
- Place brisket fat side down on the grill.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches about 160°F (3-4 hours).
- Prepare baste mixture and wrap brisket in foil with baste added.
- Return to grill and cook until internal temperature reaches approximately 204°F (another 3-4 hours).
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg