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Texas Style Burnt Ends
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Texas Style Burnt Ends

The famous 'meat candy' of Kansas City barbecue: cubed, twice-smoked pieces of brisket point, glazed sticky and caramelized until each bite is a little crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender within.

Prep20 min
Cook11 hr
Total11 hr 40 min
ServingsServes 8-10
DifficultyAdvanced
Rating★ 4.5

Why You'll Love This

  • Sweet, smoky, and impossibly tender in every bite
  • A showpiece dish for barbecue enthusiasts
  • Worth the long cook for the caramelized texture alone

This Recipe Is For Members

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A Few Ingredients

  • 1 (5 to 6 lb) brisket point, separated from a whole packer or purchased separately
  • 1/4 cup coarse black pepper
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • … and 5 more

First Step

Trim the brisket point, removing any thick, hard fat deposits but leaving the internal marbling intact.

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