How To Smoke Brisket Traeger?

How do you smoke a brisket on a Traeger pellet grill?

When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

Place meat fat side down on the grill grate and cook for 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160℉.

Remove brisket from the grill and wrap in foil.

How long do you smoke a brisket at 225?

Checking the Temperature While Smoking

To achieve the best results, I cook the beef brisket at 225 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound. The time per pound is strictly a guide and cooking times will actually vary.

How do you smoke on a Traeger?

It also includes how to season your Traeger.

  • 1) Plug in your smoker.
  • 2) Turn the dial to the smoke setting.
  • 3) Check that the auger is spinning.
  • 4) Check that air is blowing out of the burner, and that it is heating up.
  • 5) Put the baffle, grease pan and grill trays back in the smoker, pour the pellets into the pellet box.

What temperature do you smoke brisket?

The ideal temperature of a properly smoked brisket is 195°F, but keep in mind that the internal temp of the brisket can increase by 10 degrees even after it’s been removed from the grill. The last thing you want is to overcook your brisket, which results in dry, chewy meat.