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Flavorful Smoked BBQ Brisket Burnt Ends Recipe Easy Sticky Glaze Guide

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This recipe delivers smoky, tender burnt ends coated in a thick, sticky glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for backyard cookouts and casual gatherings, it combines simple ingredients with a hands-off smoking technique.

Ingredients

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  • 5 lbs beef brisket point cut, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (thick, smoky variety like Stubb’s or homemade)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups wood chips or chunks (hickory or oak)
  • Charcoal or wood for smoker

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket point, leaving about ¼ inch fat cap for moisture (about 15 minutes).
  2. Mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar in a bowl. Rub evenly over all sides of the brisket. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips (hickory or oak).
  4. Place brisket fat-side up on smoker grate. Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Wrap brisket tightly in aluminum foil or butcher paper. Return to smoker and cook until internal temperature hits 195°F (90°C), about 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Remove brisket from smoker and let rest, still wrapped, for 30 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1-inch cubes (burnt ends).
  7. In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, honey, butter, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper (if using). Heat gently and stir until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Place cubed brisket in a foil pan or bowl, pour warm glaze over, and toss gently to coat every piece.
  9. Return glazed burnt ends to smoker or grill at 225°F (107°C) for another 45 minutes to 1 hour to caramelize glaze.
  10. Remove from smoker, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Notes

Use a brisket point cut for best results due to marbling. Maintain smoker temperature at 225°F for consistent cooking. Wrap brisket at 165°F to retain moisture. Simmer glaze gently to thicken and avoid runniness. Monitor final smoke time to prevent glaze bitterness. If no smoker, use charcoal grill with indirect heat or slow oven roast at 250°F then broil with glaze.

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