Jul 14 2026
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Burnt Ends Recipe

Inspired by Char Bar - Westport
Time6h
Serves6

Smoky, tender burnt ends served with BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Meat

BBQ Sauce

For Serving

Method

Preparation of Brisket

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat for flavor. Rub the beef rub evenly over the entire brisket.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Brisket

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the brisket in the smoker and cook for about 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).

Making BBQ Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened.

Finishing the Burnt Ends

  1. 5

    Cube the Brisket

    Once the brisket is done, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes. Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 6

    Toss with BBQ Sauce

    Place the cubed brisket into a large bowl and toss with the prepared BBQ sauce until well coated.

  3. 7

    Return to Smoker

    Return the coated burnt ends to the smoker and cook for an additional 1-2 hours at 250°F (121°C) to caramelize the sauce.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Serve the burnt ends warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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