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Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Recipe Best Easy Rich BBQ Glaze

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A smoky, tender burnt ends recipe featuring a rich, sticky BBQ glaze that balances smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare once the brisket is smoked.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds well-marbled brisket point
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (thick, smoky like Stubb’s Original recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Splash of hot sauce (optional)
  • Wood chunks for smoking (pecan, oak, or hickory)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket point, leaving about ¼-inch fat cap. Remove silver skin and membranes. (15 minutes)
  2. Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl. Pat brisket dry and coat all sides generously with rub. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. (10 minutes prep + resting time)
  3. Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F. Add soaked or fresh wood chunks and place a water pan inside to maintain moisture. (30 minutes)
  4. Smoke brisket fat-side up until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 4-5 hours depending on size and smoker.
  5. Wrap brisket tightly in foil or butcher paper and continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 195°F, about 1-2 hours.
  6. Rest wrapped brisket in cooler or warm place for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Unwrap brisket and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, melted butter, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce. Toss cubes in glaze. (10 minutes prep)
  8. Place glazed cubes in disposable aluminum pan or foil tray. Smoke at 275°F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to coat evenly and develop sticky bark.
  9. Check for caramelized, tender burnt ends and serve hot.

Notes

If burnt ends dry out during final smoke, splash with apple juice or leftover glaze to keep moist. For gluten-free, verify BBQ sauce. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free butter. Adding fresh diced pineapple to glaze adds a tropical twist. Maintain consistent smoker temperature and add wood chunks hourly for steady smoke.

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