Beginner's Brisket Recipe

By gpawilson

This recipe is specifically for a Traeger Grill; however, it could easily be modified for any type of grill.

Ingredients

• 1 (6-lb.) Brisket Flat, trimmed
• as needed Traeger Beef Rub
• 2 cup Beef Broth, Beer, or Cola
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• for serving Traeger Texas BBQ Spicy Sauce, or your favorite Barbecue Sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Season the brisket on both sides with the Traeger Beef Rub.

Make the mop sauce: In a clean spray bottle, combine the beef broth, beer,
or cola with the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.

When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until
the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes).
Arrange the brisket fat-side up on the grill grate and smoke for 3 to 4 
hours, spraying with the mop sauce every hour.
Set the temperature to 225F and continue to cook the brisket, spraying occasionally with mop sauce, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat reads 190 to 195. (This will likely take 4 to 6 hours more, or even longer. Be patient and don't rush the process.)
Foil the meat and let it rest for 30 minutes, preferably in an insulated
container so the meat stays hot. Slice with a sharp knife across the grain
into pencil-width slices. Serve the barbecue sauce separately on the side.