Dig in to my beginner-friendly Traeger smoked brisket flat recipe with details for smoking 5 LB flat cut brisket. Get everything you need to smoke it with confidence…. Including the proper smoke time, temperature, brisket rub suggestions, fat cap trimming help, and butcher paper wrapping details. Let’s smoke it… Show
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IngredientsHere’s what you need to make it.
Note: I didn’t add black pepper and kosher salt to this particular cook, because the Meat Church rub is so flavorful, but add salt and pepper if desired to your seasoning. Seriously: look at the seasoning rub on this beauty!! It’s packed with flavor.How long does it take to smoke a brisket flat (5 LB)?Plan for about 10-11 hours total (fingers crossed that works for you, too!). This Sip Bite Go demonstration recipe for 5 LB smoked brisket flat took about 9.5 hours total…
If you’re looking for a fast smoker recipe (under 30 minutes) check out my smoked pizza and smoked flanken ribs. The total 5 lb brisket flat smoke time for this particular cook (we made sure to track each and every minute for the video) was about 10 hours.First, why trim the fat cap on brisket flat before smoking?Want a good bark on your brisket? Want a deep, smokey flavor? You’ll have to trim the brisket flat from excess fat before smoking it. Why?? When you purchase brisket for smoking it, there’s typically more fat on it than you’ll be able to cook down. So the fat won’t render correctly during the smoke time. It’ll throw off the ability of the smoke to get fully into the cut of meat. And you’ll likely have uneven cooking issues like burnt edges and tough spots. How far do you trim brisket flat fat?You’ll find that the brisket flat has a fat cap that runs from end to end. To overcome any potential brisket flat smoking issues having to do with excess fat, you need to trim it down the entire fat cap to about a quarter inch. That’s enough to create flavorful moisture, which means you’ll have a juicy brisket flat without all the extra fat. How to trim fat off brisket flatSo exactly how do you trim fat from brisket flat?
How to trim silver skin from brisket flatWhat’s silver skin?After trimming the obvious fat from the top, it’s time to clean up what’s called the silver skin. The silver skin is basically large pieces of connective tissue membrane that (similarly to excess fat) also prevents the brisket rub flavors from penetrating the beef. What does brisket silver skin look like?You’ll find it easily because it’s tough (which is why it’s chewy if you leave it on the brisket). To locate silver skin, set the brisket flat on a cutting board so the fatty side faces up. It’s clearly not tender meat. And you just trimmed off the excess fat. So what’s left will be the silver skin. How do you trim silver skin?Pierce a sharp knife between the gristle / silver skin and brisket flat meat. It’s a delicate dance to trim the silver skin without taking off brisket meat, so carefully and slowly do your best to lift the tough membrane from the beef and discard it. How to smoke a brisket flat on a pellet grillNow I’ll walk you through this brisket flat recipe on the Traeger. Quick look at the steps…
Detailed steps for Traeger smoking brisket flat(are you ready for this??! don’t forget there’s a full length step-by-step video at the bottom of this page to walk you through it for the first time)
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FAQsHow long does it take to smoke 5 LB brisket flat? The Sip Bite Go demonstration recipe for a 5 LB brisket flat took about 10 hours total. This includes prepping brisket flat by trimming the fat cap and seasoning it. Then a little over 3 hours smoking directly on the grill grates. Then time to wrap it and moisten the flat of brisket with apple cider vinegar. Then about 6 more hours of smoke time on the Traeger, wrapped in butcher paper. Oh, plus some resting time at the end! What can you spray brisket flat with instead of apple cider vinegar? Try a base of apple cider, or beef broth, or Dr. Pepper or another cola and spike it with a little Worcestershire sauce for tanginess. Why do you suggest smoking a brisket flat with the fat side up VS. fat side down? Does it matter which side of the brisket faces UP during the smoking process? Yes! Fat side UP means that the fat is going to drip down juice through the meat as it cooks. If you put the fat side down, the fat cap is close to the heat source and the fat will drip down onto the paper and not the meat. Why do you leave the brisket flat in the butcher paper as it cools? As a rule of thumb, I leave brisket wrapped while resting but you don’t have to and some people swear against it. How long does it take to smoke a 15 lb beef brisket? Smoking a FULL brisket (not just the flat part, as demonstrated in this recipe) will take quite a bit longer! A 13, 14, or 15 lb beef brisket smoke time is closer to 15-20 hours. More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes
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It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill. While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside! Are you a foodie, too?Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about making this tasty flat brisket smoker recipe. Now that I’m a Texan, I can’t wait to delve deeper into Texas style brisket and smoker recipes. Stay tuned! If you don’t follow me on instagram you totally should @sipbitego. And for more deliciousness, subscribe to the Sip Bite Go channel and see the Sip Bite Go recipe collection.
PREP HELP… How do you trim fat cap and silver skin on a brisket flat?
How long does it take to smoke 5 LB brisket flat? The Sip Bite Go demonstration recipe for a 5 LB brisket flat took about 10 hours total. This includes preparing brisket flat by trimming the fat cap and seasoning it. Then a little over 3 hours smoking directly on the grill grates. Then time to wrap it and moisten the flat of brisket with apple cider vinegar. Then about 6 more hours of smoke time on the Traeger, wrapped in butcher paper. Oh, plus some resting time at the end! You’ll want to wait an hour of rest time before letting the brisket rest before putting it in the fridge. See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/smoked-brisket-flat Watch the full-length recipe video for Traeger brisket flat on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube. Calories: 973kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 352mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 2084mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 21mg How long will it take to smoke a 7 lb brisket?Generally plan 60 minutes for every pound of smoked brisket, including the rest (or hold temperature), when cooking at 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The total length of the cook can be anywhere from 8 hours to 16 depending on the size of the cut.
How long does it take to smoke a 7 pound brisket at 225?Set your pellet grill to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat, lid closed, for 15 minutes. Place brisket on the grill grate fat side down, and cook for approximately 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is it better to smoke brisket at 225 or 250?Generally speaking, smoking brisket at a lower temperature (around 225 degrees) will result in a more tender, juicy finished product. What is this? However, cooking at a higher temperature (250 degrees) will create a brisket that is more evenly cooked and easier to slice.
How long does a 7 lb brisket take?The cooking time of brisket on low heat, on a stove-top is: 4-5 pounds: 2½-3 hours. 7-8 pounds: 3-4 hours. 10-12 pounds: 4½-5 hours.
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