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Overnight Backyard Brisket - Finished
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Overnight Backyard Brisket

Attention all pitmasters! Regardless of your level of experience, becoming a brisket master is well within your reach. This recipe offers a simple yet highly effective option to achieve a juicy and savory result, even while you catch up on some sleep. Get ready to impress your tastebuds and your friends!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time14 hours
Resting Time2 hours
Total Time16 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 Traeger Timberline XL
  • 1 Butcher Paper
  • 1 Slicing Knife

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Trim excess fat from the brisket using a sharp knife. Remove silver skin and connective tissue. Avoid shaping too much as it is a backyard brisket.
  • Season brisket with Rock's Bourbon Brisket Rub, made from bourbon barrel-aged salt, black pepper, garlic, sugar, and brown mustard. Coat generously, patting well on all sides.
  • I set the temperature on my Traeger Timberline XL, at 225º with Super Smoke on for the first two hours, then turned it down to 180º and let it smoke overnight for about 8-10 hours. In the morning, check the internal temp has reached between 160-170º and then I’m ready to wrap.
  • Wrap the brisket snugly in a large sheet of butcher paper by folding the edges and tucking the ends underneath.
  • Place the wrapped brisket back on the smoker at250º for 4-5 more hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 203°F. You’ll know it is done when it is probe tender, or simply put, the probe goes in with little to no resistance.
  • Take the cooked brisket off the smoker and let it rest for a minimum of one hour before slicing, but I typically shoot for two hours resting. The meat retains juiciness and flavor while residual heat continues cooking and juices redistribute. Patience is key!
  • To slice a brisket, you need a sharp knife and a cutting board. Separate the point from the flat, then slice the flat into 1/4 inch pieces against the grain. Slice the point down the middle and then both sides into 1/4 inch slices. Take your time while slicing, then serve to friends and family!

Nutrition

Calories: 1318kcal | Protein: 176g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 527mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 2807mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 16mg