How To Smoke a Brisket On a Pellet Grill

There is no reason your first brisket on the pellet grill can't be magic with this thorough guide and video tutorial from our free Brisket School Series!

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INGREDIENTS

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Trim the brisket according to the instructions given within this post, removing silver skin, and extra pockets of fat.

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Sprinkle the brisket with rub where it has a generous coating, but can still breathe. Remember too much rub could make the brisket salty.

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Prepare the pellet grill with plenty of pellets, 1 pound per hour of cook time.

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Preheat the pellet grill to 225. Add a water pan if using. Place the brisket fat side down in the chamber.

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Insert the probe into the thickest part of the meat and close the chamber.

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How To Smoke a Brisket On a Pellet Grill

There is no reason your first brisket on the pellet grill can't be magic with this thorough guide and video tutorial from our free Brisket School Series!

INGREDIENTS

brisket

brisket rub

wood pellets