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Difficulty: Intermediate

Beef

Brisket Burnt Ends

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Intermediate

Every cook needs a stellar Burnt Ends recipe and this one doesn't disappoint. We've packed in the flavor with a thick BBQ sauce, Chef Greg's Four Letter Rub, and Ben's Heffer Dust. This will be one backyard adventure everyone is going to love.

Ingredients
  • Step 1: Remove any excess fat from the flat muscle and trim the bottom fat cap down to 1/4 inch.
  • Step 2: Season liberally with a base layer of Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub, then top with Ben's Heffer Dust.
  • Step 3: Wrap, refrigerate, and let stand overnight.
  • Step 4: Preheat recteq to 275ºF burning recteq Hickory Pellets. Place brisket on recteq.
  • Step 5: Pull out after 8-10 hours, when the meat is at 200℉.
  • Step 6: Separate point from flat. Set flat to the side and slice later. Cut point meat into 1 inch cubes.
  • Step 7: Place in aluminum pan.
  • Step 8: Fold in Harry's Secret Sweet Sauce.
  • Step 9: Apply Rubs once more.
  • Step 10: Place back on recteq.
  • Step 11: Continue smoking for approximately 45 minutes or until extremely tender.

Chef Pairings

This delicious Brisket Burnt Ends recipe will be epic when paired your favorite picnic-style sides like coleslaw, corn on the cob, and baked beans.