Jul 17 2026
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Brisket Burnt Ends Recipe

Inspired by Midwood Smokehouse
Time8h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Brisket Burnt Ends

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Trim excess fat from the brisket and season it with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub the seasoning into the meat thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Brisket

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

  3. 3

    Cube the Brisket

    Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes. Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.

  5. 5

    Coat the Cubes

    Place the cubed brisket into the bowl with the sauce and toss until evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Caramelize the Burnt Ends

    Transfer the coated brisket cubes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Increase the smoker temperature to 275°F (135°C) and cook for an additional 1-2 hours until the burnt ends are caramelized and sticky.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove the burnt ends from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious brisket burnt ends!

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