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One of the beauties of left over brisket is that you can repurpose it in so many recipes. From stews, chilies, soups and more, enjoy this perfectly smoked meat all week long. For this recipe I made brisket burnt ends and they were saucy, sweet, tender and straight up delicious. Fast and easy to make, these are a great option for entertaining.

What are BBQ burnt ends?

Burnt ends are made of cubed smoked meat covered in sticky sweet sauce with a caramelized crust. A BBQ food staple, this recipe is usually made from brisket, pork belly or a chuck roast. These bite sized cubes are rich and tender making them the perfect BBQ entertaining food.

Step 1: How to make brisket burnt ends

To make brisket burnt ends, you need a fully cooked brisket. Check out my recipe for an easy and foolproof method. Trust me, I’ve tried many methods, and this one comes out perfect every time.

Traditional burnt ends are made from the fattiest part of the brisket which is called the point. The low and slow smoking method converts collagen and fat into gelatin, which makes the meat more tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Start by separating the point from the flat by cutting along the layer of fat that divides the two. Trim off the excess fat and cube the meat into bite size pieces. Place them into a foil pan and coat with your choice of BBQ sauce, honey and Dad’s Sweet BBQ rub. Gently mix in the sauce ingredients with the brisket cubes.

Step 2: How to make brisket burnt ends.

Preheat the grill or smoker to a low 275 degrees and set for indirect heat. Place the brisket filled foil pan on the grill and let it cook for 1-1.5 hours. Do not cover the pan. This will allow liquid to evaporate and caramelize the sauce on the burnt ends.

When done, these brisket burnt ends will be soft, sticky, melt in your mouth perfection. Let them rest and cool off and enjoy!

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Brisket Burnt Ends

Brisket burnt ends and they were saucy, sweet, tender and straight up delicious. Fast and easy to make, these are perfect for entertaining.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients 

  • 3 lbs Brisket point
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Dad's sweet bbq rub

Instructions 

  • Start by separating the point from the flat by cutting along the layer of fat that divides the two.
  • Trim off the excess fat and cube the meat into bite size pieces.
  • In a foil pan, add the cubed brisket and coat with BBQ sauce, honey and Dad's Sweet BBQ rub. Gently mix in the sauce ingredients with the brisket cubes.
  • Preheat the grill or smoker to a low 275 degrees and set for indirect heat.
  • Smoke for 1-1.5 hours. Do not cover the pan.
  • When the sauce has caramelized over the burnt ends, remove the foil pan from the grille, cool off and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 1217mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 7mg
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I make easy meals that anyone can replicate at home. I’m not a professionally trained chef, just your average guy that likes to fire up the grill. So follow along and see what’s cooking today!

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