· Show A Traeger smoked brisket is the ultimate meaty main course for summertime pool parties, backyard BBQs, the 4th of July, or Father's Day! This easy brisket recipe still follows a 'low and slow' method, but it's fast compared to most other brisket recipes because you can have your perfectly tender, juicy brisket on the table in well under 4 hours! The key to the best Traeger smoked brisket is using a mustard base to coat the meat and, of course, the best brisket dry rub! The Best Quick Smoked BrisketA smoked brisket is the king of summer cookout meats and knowing how to make one will make you the most popular person at the party. If you haven't smoked a brisket before, this recipe is a great place to start! (I've also included some useful tips and tricks so you can start smoking with confidence!) If you're worried about how long it takes to cook a brisket, this method is the 'fast' version. In brisket time, 'fast' means you can get started and have a fall-apart-tender brisket on the table without waiting 10+ hours! Nothing brings people together like a hearty helping of rich, beefy smoked brisket!Jump to:
What Is Brisket?A whole brisket, often times referred to as a full packer or packer brisket, comes from the chest or pectoral muscles of the cattle. You may also hear it referred to as "120 beef brisket, deckle-off, boneless" as this is how it is referred to by the North American Meat Processors Association. As the name suggests, a '120' brisket means it is boneless and the first 4 ribs have been removed (for comparison a no. 118 is a beef brisket with the bones intact). The 'deckle' is the hard area of fat between the rib cage and the pectoralis muscle that has also been removed. Any further trimming of your brisket before you get to cooking is left up to you! 🥘 IngredientsIt should be no surprise that the most important ingredient is a good, high-quality cut of meat. Look for a brisket that is uniform in size all the way around (or as close to it as possible), this will help the meat cook evenly!
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!* 🔪 How To Make Traeger Smoked BrisketThough I made this brisket on a Traeger, any brand of smoker will work! You will also want a good sharp knife, large cutting board, and food-grade spritz bottle. Trimming Your Brisket
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Pair your Traeger smoked brisket with your favorite BBQ sides like smoked corn on the cob or loaded baked potato salad. You can also check out our page on what to serve with brisket for more suggestions. Enjoy! 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
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Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. 📋 RecipeA Traeger smoked brisket is the ultimate meaty main course for summertime pool parties, backyard BBQs, the 4th of July, or Father's Day! This easy brisket recipe still follows a 'low and slow' method, but it's fast compared to most other brisket recipes because you can have your perfectly tender, juicy brisket on the table in well under 10 hours! The key to the best Traeger smoked brisket is using a mustard base to coat the meat and, of course, the best brisket dry rub! Servings: 20 servings Calories: 202kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 3 hours Resting Time 15 minutes Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes Pin Recipe
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Calories: 202kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 161mg (7%) | Potassium: 436mg (12%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 189IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 5mg (28%) how to smoke a beef brisket, Traeger Smoked Brisket Course Beef Dishes, Main Dish, Smoked Meats Cuisine American Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! Reader Interactions |