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    Burnt Ends

    The rich, caramelized point-cut pieces of smoked brisket, cubed and glazed with barbecue sauce for extra-smoky bites.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 60 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    Burnt ends are the holy grail of Texas barbecue — the rich, caramelized point-cut pieces of a smoked brisket, cubed, glazed with barbecue sauce, and smoked again until they’re sticky, smoky, and intensely beefy. If you’ve ever had brisket, you’ve wanted the burnt ends.

    Chef Emily presents Burnt Ends

    The holy grail of barbecue

    Caramelized brisket point cubes, glazed and re-smoked until sticky and intense — burnt ends, the barbecue treasure.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Heat the smoker to 275°F (135°C).
    2. Cut the smoked brisket point into 1-inch cubes.
    3. Whisk the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, butter, paprika, and pepper. Toss with the cubes until coated.
    4. Spread the cubes in a single layer in a foil pan and return to the smoker.
    5. Smoke 45-60 minutes, stirring once, until the edges are dark and sticky. Serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Start with a smoked brisket point — this recipe finishes already-smoked meat. Cube the pieces generously (about 1 inch) so they stay juicy, and don't skip the final glaze-and-smoke step.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook60 min
    Servings6
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

    Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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