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Budget Small-Batch Smoked Brisket
A small, budget-friendly brisket smoked on the Traeger Woodridge Pro with a foil wrap through the stall and a long cooler rest for juicy, tender slices.
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A smoked beef tri-tip cooked like a brisket on an offset smoker — flavourful, tender, and far cheaper than a full packer.
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Method
- 1Coat the tri-tip with Maritime Madness Habanero Mustard as a binder, then season generously with Garden Herb and Unreal Pepper dry rubs on all sides.
- 2Set up an offset smoker to run 225–250°F and smoke the tri-tip low and slow for 7–8 hours.
- 3At 170°F internal, wrap tightly in foil with a spoonful of beef tallow.
- 4Return to the smoker at 225°F and cook until it reaches 203°F internal.
- 5Rest, then slice into two sections along the grain change and slice each piece against the grain.
Know your cook
More information, cause recipe back stories are stupid
No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.
- Beef
- Beef is a complete protein and one of the best food sources of highly absorbable heme iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 — key for energy, immunity, and healthy blood. Fattier BBQ cuts are calorie-dense, so lean trimming and sensible portions keep it balanced.
- Chili peppers
- Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
- Beef tallow
- Beef tallow is rendered beef fat used to wrap and baste — it keeps big cuts moist and adds beefy richness. It's pure fat and calorie-dense, so a light coat does the job.
- Fresh herbs
- Fresh herbs add aroma and flavour with virtually no calories, sodium, or fat, plus a small dose of antioxidants. They're one of the easiest ways to season without reaching for salt.
General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.
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