Low & Slow Brisket on the Traeger Ironwood XL | Heath Riles BBQ

[@TimM-wk1zx]

Far and away the best shake on seasonings in the bbq world today IMO….never cakes, has great absorption, never gets hard in the jar….i use several of his rubs, and love the competition rub on ribs….great color, subtle flavor, never fails.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate that! Really glad you enjoy our products.

[@jeffhobart7484]

I’m going to try this method for the first time on my Traeger Pro starting tonight. I’m going to follow your instructions and hopefully it’ll come out as good as yours did tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I'm sure it'll turn out great! Good luck!

[@jeffhobart7484]

@@HeathRilesBBQIt most definitely did. Everyone loved it and there were no leftovers. Thanks for the tips brother. I’ll definitely use the same method from now on.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@jeffhobart7484 Love to hear it! Glad y'all enjoyed.

[@thebuyingseller]

Foil vs paper? Looks amazing. You and Malcom are my bbq spirit animals.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching. We'll have a foil vs paper test coming soon!

[@teammascsr]

Amazing! Followed your recipe to the letter. Came out exactly like yours. So juicy, I didn't need to squeeze the meat. I just cut in the middle, and the juices were flowing. Many thanks Heath. 😊

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

So glad it turned out well!

[@imonahorse]

Just bought my first traeger. Sir, you’re my inspiration for my first brisket.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome! I know you'll cook some great things on it.

[@kdranchaz3240]

Man you NAILED that brisket Heath! Awesome job!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate it!

[@southerncharmpainting]

​@HeathRilesBBQ after it is wrapped, are you putting it fat side down or fat side up?

[@rmagala]

Once my barbecue pavilion is completed the Ironwood XL will be my next cooker. And brisket will be my first cook.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Nice!

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Motivation to do one this weekend. 🎉

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Let me know how it goes!

[@JeffFrancis-q8s]

If you were doing two briskets ( I have 12 pound and 14 pound) would you put the 14 poubd on first and the 12 pound later or both at the same time? This is an overnight cook for eating 12:30 next day. Im using traeger.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Cook them at the same time. 12lb might finish faster, but you can always let it rest wrapped in a cooler.

[@raymcbarron581]

I followed this exactly the same as you . I even kept to the same times . My family and friends think I am a master pit boss !! I even gave it a whoooooo weee , on the money !! Funny thing is , I'm from the north of England !!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Love to hear it! Glad everyone enjoyed.

[@spacejeezle628]

Hey Heath Love the videos brother. Cant wait to see you at Roscoes Chili Challenge In Lakeland Florida in November. Do a smoked brisket and short rib Chili!! 1st place winner

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Awesome!

[@gregbrewer1453]

Looks great, but I do have one question, when you use the foil before you put it in the cooler to rest do you open the foil to let the steam out for about 15 or 20 minutes?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You can open the foil and "burp" it. Same with the cooler as well.

[@beka4780]

Oh man 🤤 great!!! Thanks Heath

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@isaacgarcia5478]

Brother that looks insane!! 🔥🔥 what pellets do you use for good brisket? N best bark? The royal oak only or?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks! I use Royal Oak Charcoal pellets, but it's totally up to you.

[@claytongmackay]

is that rack you cooked the brisket one the same one that came with the Iron Wood XL? i have seen floor models at Ace or Home Depot and wondered if you could fit a brisket on them.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes, the rack was included with it.

[@D.DUB.V]

Can you use the foil boat method instead of the foil wrap? If so, would you change any othet steps you did?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You can do the foil boat method instead, and I wouldn't change anything I did.

[@veelink6345]

I've cooked a lot of briskets on my Traeger, and I found the best time to wrap it is at 175-180 and the bark is going to tell you how to wrap it, if you got a dry bark on the bottom side little hard use the foil method, if you have an even bark that is set nicely all around use the butcher paper and if it is soft do the open top foil method. It is almost seasonal also, smoking in cold weather or at night the smoker has to burn more pellets to hold the heat, and it tends to put a lot of heat on the bottom side of your brisket use the 2nd rack if you have one, I notice I almost always end up using the foil method in the winter. I find my best briskets cook in 70-75 deg weather. Maybe just me.

[@haydenb.grillin]

Makes total sense. Did my first brisket a few weeks ago and my edges crumbled when slicing. Thank you for that information. Brisket goals right there sir.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate it!

[@Cbbq]

Best of luck to your team at MiM……….cheers from Canada

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thank you! We're ready for it.

[@transparenttoast]

I'm about to start this cook in 6 hours, does it matter if I cook it with the same exaxt method but on the main grate instead of the top grate? I don't have enough space for my 20lb brisket on the top grate..

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

No, you can cook it on the main grate. Check out some of our other brisket cooks on our channel and you can see how I've done it.

[@davidblair8827]

I am doing my first brisket tonight but it's only 5 lb. Should I adjust cook time?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes, adjust cooking time to weight

[@robvalero]

Another perfect cook. The trim was perfect, too. Thanx Heath

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks, Rob!

[@glenntriplett]

Heath, 🍖 Beef Brisket looks Delicious 😋😋👍🏻👍🏻

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@TienNguyen-o5s1o]

Overall, how long was the cooktime? Total of everything you think?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

About 15-16 hours. Full recipe is in the description!

[@jesusmarinelarena6058]

What kind of pellets did you use for the brisket?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I use Royal Oak Charcoal pellets

[@lwm1623]

Do you not allow the protein to stop steaming before resting in a cooler, as I’ve heard it will overcook

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yeah, you can. Typically put it in a room temp cooler. Can always burp the cooler as well.

[@ruthlessgoat3702]

I've got one in the garage freezer that has been there for a while. I need to smoke it. Now is the time.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Absolutely! Weather is getting warmer and it's time to fire up that smoker.

[@mobster2]

Thats is a solid cook man wow!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate it!

[@Skyla_TT_CODM]

What if your traeger doesn’t have a 200 degree option? I have 180 and 225 …. Which one should I choose???

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

I'd go 225. Good low and slow cook but may get finished slightly quicker than the 200º cook.

[@RichsRantMMAofficialchannel]

Omg that looks great! 👍🏾

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Appreciate it!

[@troyvaughn6060]

We are doing a brisket and a butt starting tomorrow night late for Saturday love the videos Also no resting ?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

It rested. I go minimum 4 hours with a brisket.

[@theseahawksfan16]

Alright this looks amazing

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@russellridge8623]

Okay you nailed it 👍. I used to Pooh pooh advice to pepper first. 4 yrs ago I tried 16 mesh before anything else and it does make a difference if your trying for a more TX type profile. Sometimes use foil other times paper. I usually burp that foil for 5 minutes or so but not sure it makes big difference. Hey Boy what you dicking around w/ beef for with MIM around the corner?? Hahahah Good luck there. Like to se you take whole thing.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks, Russell! I love to use a good layer of pepper. Gives you a good bark. You can burp it before and wrap with whatever you like. So many different methods. We'll be doing ribs this year. Hopefully we can bring home that trophy!

[@therealmccoy1]

Could anybody tell me how long can the Traeger Ironwood XL burn without running empty? Also, how do you calculate cook time for a brisket of a different weight?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Yes, cook time depends on the weight of the brisket. For a longer cook like this, you may have to refill 1-2 times.

[@mossy723]

Might be a dumb question but is there any downside to doing it the same but resting it until supper, say another 3-4 hours?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

No, I wouldn't say there's a downside. Can put it in a cooler or Cambro for a couple hours until dinner.

[@mossy723]

@@HeathRilesBBQ awesome, thanks for the reply Heath, I really appreciate it!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@mossy723 Any time! Enjoy some good brisket.

[@johnr923]

Do you put the deckel fat in with your rendering?

[@Amocoru]

The thick fat is usually good for tallow and sausage making, like the deckle. The thin and floppy pieces are best for tallow is the rule of thumb I usually go by.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@Amocoru Absolutely

[@neilthompson2871]

Start temp was ?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

200º

[@MarkGoble]

After trim, about as effortless and foolproof as it gets, folks!

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

That's it!

[@markplacek6657]

Wow

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@AppaGo420-rz5bz]

Ive gone through 60/70 briskets and here’s some advice For anyone who wants to try something different. I DO NOT trim my brisket. I only cut out that hard chunk that won’t render down. I will brine my brisket for 5 to 8 days. I use the standard water, salt and brown sugar but I also add ingredients according to the meat used. For brisket I think beef stew and add celery, carrots, onion, garlic and spices typical for beef stew. I’ll simmer it for a long time, drain it and cool it l and brine in it . I use a large water cooler from a work site, big enough to hold two turkeys. Cover it with ice and let sit in a cool area for a week. I will put my brisket on at midnight to 1am at 165 and smoke till morning. I’ll remove the brisket and turn temp up to 225 and than I’ll wrap the brisket in butcher paper, when it’s about 195 to 200 I’ll remove it and leave it in a cooler for up to three hours. I have tried many ways of cooking brisket and this is how my family and friends enjoy it best.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thing about cooking BBQ, there's so many ways to do it. No right way or only way to do it. All that matters is that you enjoy it.

[@AppaGo420-rz5bz]

Yes sir. Experimenting is a good thing. The way I do it took a long time to get too and I’m still willing to try new things.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@AppaGo420-rz5bz That's what it's all about!

[@AppaGo420-rz5bz]

Watching you from Fort McMurray Alberta Canada.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@ Appreciate you watching! Cheers 🍻

[@tommymejia8244]

Looks delicious!!! Another awesome job Heath!!! Question: at what temperature did you pull the brisket? Thanks for sharing this.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Want to pull it once it's around 200-205 and probe tender

[@greensquare4499]

I always throw a coat of Garlic Jalapeño on my briskets too 🔥

[@Wtfdawg321]

Yep, it goes on without fail

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Love to use it as a base layer on a lot of proteins!

[@chrismead6757]

Heath do you think there is much of difference between wrapping with butch pepper or foil?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

@@chrismead6757 Personal preference really. I think if you're wanting that traditional bark on your brisket, wrap with butcher paper.

[@chrismead6757]

@@HeathRilesBBQ thank you !

[@AijaThompson.]

In my family I make barbecue

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

That's awesome!

[@Wtfdawg321]

Normally cook fat side down?

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Usually but you can go either way

[@JayRheaBBQ]

I’ve seen a lot of people cook brisket fat side down on pellet smokers. Seems to work well.

[@machdave1]

Depends on what you're cooking on. If the heat is coming from the bottom then go fat side down. If you're using a pellet grill or offset where the heat is coming from the side then fat side up is optimal. For most folks it won't make that much of a difference either way.

[@brianschneider671]

I coulda retired from a run to the scrap yard with the aluminum you used on that wrap! 😂

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

🤣 Big 'ol brisket. You'd be surprised how much foil we run through in comps. Can always use butcher paper too.

[@adambosick3137]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ruthlessgoat3702]

Oh, and beautiful job with that trim. Flat Earth! Just kidding.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Thanks!

[@vizzle89]

That brisket looks like but 140-220$ for a brisket I'll pass brotha. I'll stick to my cheap-o Prime 1s from HEB. Brisket looks awesome though pro

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You can find cheaper options, for sure. All about how you cook it, making it tender, and seasoning it how you like it. Thanks for watching, brother!

[@5pointslow239]

Why does mine fall apart when I cut it? I haven't made a good brisket yet

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Be sure you're cooking to those internal temps and giving it a proper rest period.

[@Jonny5009]

Honestly, this does not look as good as briskets you've done in the past. I enjoy all your videos but I'm really not sure about this method. The bark looks very washed out from the consumme on the sides and the top. It's juicy, sure, it's waygu. It looks more steak tender to me, rather than brisket. At 10:50, it appears you have to tug on it a bit rather than it easily falling apart. I'm sure it still tastes good but probably more of a prime rib texture rather than a fully rendered brisket.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Was a pretty delicious brisket and was probe tender. Typically how I'd cook it at comps. Would probably trim more and do a few more things, but myself and the crew loved it.

[@Mr_New_Vegas_685]

So fat side up or down? Ever since yall had ageless Jake on the podcast I have been considering fat side up since that’s what he says he always does and I have never tried it.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Personal preference. I've cooked them both ways. I typically go fat side down.

[@FromQnz2King]

Campbells wtf? 🤮 might as well wrapped it in wet cat food.

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

Just beef consume. Adds a little beefy flavor. Use whatever you prefer.

[@rogerkirkland4006]

I love you to death but if you guys that are professionals like yourself and Myron cook want to impress me and others cook a Packer brisket from Walmart show us how to get it tender not the specialty briskets that you guys buy for $250 each a monkey can cook those and get those tender .

[@HeathRilesBBQ]

You can follow these exact same steps with any brisket. It's all about the temps you cook it at and making sure it's probe tender at the end. RC Ranch was kind enough to send me this brisket, so I wanted to showcase how to cook it.