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Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends

Irresistible Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends with Sweet BBQ Bliss

Experience the smoky sweetness of Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends that are tender, crispy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brisket
  • 1 piece Brisket Point Look for good marbling to ensure juicy burnt ends.
For the Dry Rub
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Adds a sweet smokiness.
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder Enhances savory profile.
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder Provides subtle sweetness.
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose a sweet variety or adjust with vinegar.
For the Smoking
  • 2 cups Wood Chips (Hickory/Oak or Fruit Woods) For classic smoky depth.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Instant-read Thermometer
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Trim the brisket point, removing excess fat while leaving a thin layer.
  2. Rub the brisket generously with your dry rub mixture.
  3. Let it rest while preheating your smoker to 225°F.
  4. Prepare the smoker for indirect heat with wood chips, maintaining a steady 225°F.
  5. Place the seasoned brisket on the grill grates, fat side up, and smoke for 4-6 hours until it reaches 195°F.
  6. Monitor the temperature with an instant-read thermometer.
  7. Once the brisket reaches 195°F, remove it from the smoker and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.
  8. Let the brisket rest for 30-45 minutes to retain moisture.
  9. After resting, cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes and toss in BBQ sauce.
  10. Return the sauced burnt ends to the smoker and smoke for an additional 30 minutes at 225°F.
  11. Remove from the smoker, let rest for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to monitor the temperature closely for perfect doneness and achieve a crispy texture by saucing at the final stage.

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