Overnight Smoked Brisket Recipe | How to Cook a Brisket on a Pellet Grill

We take a Choice grade brisket from a local supermarket and show you how to cook it overnight (while still getting sleep) with delicious results.

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0:00 The late-night prep
0:42 Choice grade brisket
1:04 Trimming Safety
2:00 How to trim a brisket
6:06 Strategy of the seasoning
6:41 Strategy of the cook
7:24 Seasoning the brisket
8:00 Brisket fat side up vs. down
8:42 Putting the brisket on the grill
9:03 The next morning
9:35 Morning brisket internal temp
10:32 Does beef tallow belong in the wrap?
11:32 How to wrap a brisket in butcher paper
12:24 Temperature during the wrap
13:09 Temperature probe into the flat
14:24 Wrapping brisket in cling wrap
15:51 How to know when a brisket is done
16:57 How to rest a brisket
17:35 Unwrapping the brisket after 7 hours of resting
19:04 Brisket internal temperature after 7 hours of rest
19:31 How to cut a brisket
19:48 How to separate a brisket point from the flat
20:11 How to slice a brisket flat
22:10 How to cut brisket point for burnt ends
22:44 Final thoughts
23:32 Burnt Ends B-roll
23:47 Bloopers

[mookyrooky]

Dude, you’re absolutely my favorite new barbecue guy. I so appreciate that you keep it simple and don’t over talk all the science behind it. Most of us out here are just looking for start and stop times stages of cooking temperatures to expect in simple techniques. I don’t need to overthink it and most videos out there are way too complex. I love your attitude keep it up man.

[damionworley]

My favorite thing about this video is how he explained what time of day he started so i can know whet to expect as far as cooking and serving time

[a.n.j.]

I've been smoking briskets for many years now and needed a way to reduce my stress during the stall; when my guests were arriving soon but my brisket wasn't.

This method and this video were the answers. Setting the cook to start the night before means most of the stall is done by the next morning.

I finally had a stress-free experience, and my guests all agreed this was my best brisket ever. Thanks very much!

Btw If you can't find beef tallow in your local market, substituting for ghee works extremely well.

[randomupdates]

How have I watched a million brisket videos and missed this gem? Excellent presentation!

[dondiesel]

I love how he talks about the opening monologue about the neighbors and the surroundings in his backyard

[afro]

Finally - a video straight to the point. Excellent work!

[lofgrenja]

Last night I served a beef brisket to a family dinner party. I followed your guidance and the brisket turned out perfect. I brought an 8 pound choice brisket flat from Costco to cook on my Traeger. It was the first time I cooked a brisket, or cooked anything overnight, also the first time I've used butcher paper or beef tallow. Thank you and and the other YouTubers for your help.

[-.Steven]

This is a go-to overnight brisket video!

[markengel]

I’m ready to get my first brisket, thank you for not making it way too complicated! I never understood the “pros “ over complicated injections, rubs etc. I would wonder if all the judges wanted to taste over seasoned injections etc. great job!

[michaellane]

Thank you! I am going to smoke a brisket overnight and you have given me so much info! Thank you!

[-.Steven]

Still one of my favorite brisket videos!

Making brisket for my son's 22nd birthday on August 18th, 2024

[Soulful_Cray]

Gotta say followed your instructions came out great watched a lot of brisket videos but your the only one that was clear enough for me to try on my first brisket family loved it thank you

[ejd]

This is the way I do all of my briskets, they usually finish by 12:00 - 1:00pm and then go into the cooler until dinner. Works every time.

[jessedoyle]

I'm 6 hours in my Brisket right now, thanks for this video, looks like I'm right on track anyway. Very reassuring! Glad to see you used tallow, I used Wagyu beef tallow for the first time. So far it looks amazing

[archiermx]

I just used your overnight cooking method in my masterbuilt electric smoker then let it sit wrapped for 4 hours at 150 and it was delicious!! I have the cold smoker attachment on my smoker which gives me 6 hours of smoke. I used post oak chips and your method really brought out the delicious smoky flavor, thank you!!

[Nick-cobj]

Just tried cooking brisket this way this weekend. Came out great! Everyone complimented how good it was!

[NHHalKnowsHow]

I throw it in the freezer for about an hour then it is slightly more rigid to trim the fat. I also trim then season then put it back in the fridge for at least two or three hours before it goes on the grill.

[redneckatheist]

I'm 8-9 minutes in, and I have already muttered, "this guy knows his shit" a few times.

[-.Steven]

One of my Favorite Overnight Brisket videos! Thank you!

[rickaz]

Im about 2 start my 1st brisket and ill be following these steps. Only thing ill be changing is the start time to about 8pm. I like to eat a little earlier 😋