Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends

These crispy, tender, and smoky burnt ends are a BBQ lover's dream. They are the perfect way to use up a brisket and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Prep Time

10h

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 whole beef brisket

1 cup of your favorite BBQ rub

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup beef broth

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

3 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Step 1

Trim the fat cap of the brisket down to 1/4 inch.

Step 2

Season the brisket liberally with the BBQ rub and place it on the smoker at 225°F for 6 hours.

Step 3

Wrap the brisket tightly in foil and continue cooking for an additional 4 hours.

Step 4

Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large baking pan.

Step 6

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, beef broth, barbecue sauce, honey, and butter. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 7

Pour the sauce over the brisket cubes and carefully stir to ensure all cubes are coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Place the pan back on the smoker at 275°F for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cubes have a nice crispy texture and are tender to the touch.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!