Kansas City Burnt Ends Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole beef brisket (12-15 pounds)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard

Instructions

1. Trim brisket and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne.
2. Let brisket rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
3. Preheat smoker to 225°F (110°C) with hickory or oak wood.
4. Smoke brisket for 6-7 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
5. Remove from smoker and let rest for 30 minutes.
6. Separate the point from the flat and cube the point into 1-inch pieces.
7. Mix BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and mustard.
8. Toss cubed meat with sauce mixture.
9. Return to smoker in a foil pan and smoke for 1-2 hours until caramelized.
10. Serve hot with additional BBQ sauce.