Burnt ends recipe is a piece of smoked beef brisket, very delicious and rich in flavor, suitable for a summer barbecue dinner or for family gatherings. These delicious bites are soft, caramelized and easy to smoke for beginners.
To prepare this easy burnt ends recipe, simply smoke a piece of beef brisket until it is tender, then cut it into cubes, mix these cubes with sweet barbecue sauce, and return them to the fire until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized.
This recipe of mine is easily adaptable, such as using sugar-free barbecue sauce and natural dry seasonings, you can turn it into a high-protein, low-carb, keto-friendly meal. It’s also easy for beginners. Unlike a whole brisket, which can be difficult to cook, cutting the meat into cubes to prepare seared ends is much easier.
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Ingredients
Yield: 6 Servings
- Beef brisket point – 3 lbs
- BBQ rub – 1/4 cup (Your favorite beef blend)
- Beef broth – 1/2 cup
- BBQ sauce – 1 cup (sweet and thick)
- Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Butter – 3 tablespoons (Cubed)
Easy Step-by-Step BBQ Burnt Ends
Treat your family to this easy burnt ends recipe! These sweet, sticky, and smoky beef brisket bites melt in your mouth and are the perfect comforting addition to any weekend BBQ or game day spread.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef brisket point
- 1/4 cup BBQ rub
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Clean the end of the brisket to remove any thick, hard bits of fat, leaving a layer of fat about 1/4 inch thick (To keep the meat moist during cooking).
- Rub the meat thoroughly with the barbecue seasoning, pressing it in so it adheres. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the chimney to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, then place the meat on the chimney, fat side up, and cook for 4-5 hours (Or until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil. Pour in the beef broth, seal it tightly, then return it to the chimney.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 hours (Or until the internal temperature of the breast meat reaches 195 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove the piece of meat from the smoker and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes and place them in a disposable aluminum pan.
- Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and butter pieces. Stir well until the briskets are coated in the sauce.
- Put the pan back on the smoker, uncovered, and cook for about 1 more hour, until the sauce is thick, sticky, and caramelized.
Notes
My advice to you for getting the best outer crust is to make sure to dry the piece of meat before applying the marinade (Not necessary but preferable).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 650Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 25gUnsaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 766mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 60g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.