Brisket Burnt Ends Recipe
Tender brisket, smoked and caramelized with sweet BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Rub
BBQ Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Brisket
Trim excess fat from the brisket and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Make the Rub
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Season the Brisket
Rub the spice mixture all over the cubed brisket, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Smoking
Caramelization
- 6
Prepare the BBQ Sauce
In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
- 7
Glaze the Brisket
After 3 hours, remove the brisket from the smoker and place it in a large aluminum foil pan. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the brisket and toss to coat evenly.
- 8
- 9
Caramelize the Burnt Ends
After 2 hours, remove the foil and smoke for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the sauce to caramelize and create a sticky glaze.