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Ingredients
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Brisket Preparation
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Brisket
Trim excess fat from the brisket and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Season the Meat
In a bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the brisket cubes.
- 3
- 4
Caramelize the Burnt Ends
Remove the brisket from the smoker and place the cubes in a disposable aluminum pan. Add your favorite barbecue sauce and mix well. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and return it to the smoker for an additional 2 hours.
- 5
Serve
After the final smoking, remove the burnt ends from the smoker, let them rest for 15 minutes, then serve warm with additional barbecue sauce if desired.




