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In Praise of Burnt Ends: Kansas City–Style Brisket Candy

βœ‡Barbecuebible.com
By: Steven Raichlen， 5-time James Beard Award-winner and Barbecue Hall of Famer

In Praise of Burnt Ends

Burnt ends began as the crispy brisket trimmings served by legendary Arthur Bryant at his eponymous Kansas City restaurant. They didn’t cost a penny, and you got to sample them if you were at the head of the invariably long line that formed while waiting for the restaurant to open. Today, burnt ends have morphed into a specialty (and revenue source) in their own right, as many Kansas City restaurateurs now separate the point from the flat, serving the latter as barbecued brisket and the former as burnt ends. The modern burnt end might be described as brisket candy: you slather it with sweet barbecue sauce and roast it to caramelize the sugar. The following burnt ends start with cooked brisket.

Burnt ends may have started with brisket, but they don’t have to end there. The same smoky-sweet treatment works beautifully on other cutsβ€”and even unexpected ingredients. Pork belly burnt ends deliver rich, bite-sized indulgence, while hot dog burnt ends turn a cookout staple into pure barbecue fun. Once you understand the method, burnt ends become less about tradition and more about creativity at the grill.

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Burnt Ends: Frequently Asked Questions

What are burnt ends?
Burnt ends are bite-sized cubes of smoked meatβ€”traditionally brisket pointβ€”that are sauced and cooked again until caramelized and tender.
Are burnt ends always made from brisket?
No. While brisket is the classic choice, burnt ends can also be made with pork belly, hot dogs, and other well-marbled meats using the same technique.
What part of the brisket is best for burnt ends?
The brisket point is preferred because it has more fat, which keeps the cubes moist and rich during the second cook.
Do you need sauce to make burnt ends?
Sauce is traditional and helps create the signature sticky exterior, but you can make drier, rub-forward burnt ends if you prefer.
Can burnt ends be made on a gas or pellet grill?
Yes. As long as you use indirect heat and add smoke flavor when possible, burnt ends work well on gas, pellet, or charcoal grills.

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Pork Belly Burnt Ends

βœ‡Simply Meat Smoking
By: Charlie

I’ll be honest β€” the first time I made pork belly burnt ends, I ate way too many straight from the smoker. There’s something about those caramelized, sticky edges and that incredibly tender meat that makes it impossible to stop at just one piece. My family now requests these for every backyard gathering, and I’ve […]

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South of the Border Burnt Ends and Tips

βœ‡Doins BBQ
By: Ken Fisher
Our South of the Border Burnt Ends and Tips were a bit zippy. I nailed it! These were like a ZIPPY meat candy. Note: Ken’s idea of zippy is a true tongue scorcher. Depending on your heat level you may want to tone these down. Patti and Rat (our little dog) couldn’t eat them. For […]

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South of the Border Burnt Ends and Tips were a bit zippy. I nailed it! Like a ZIPPY meat candy. Note: Ken’s idea of zippy is a true tongue scorcher.

Firecracker Pork Belly Bites

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By: Malcom Reed
Pork Belly Bites

Firecracker Pork Belly Bites

Pork belly cut into bites, smoked with a psicy seasoning and glazed with a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce.

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Pork Belly Bites

Firecracker Pork Belly Bites

Description

Pork Belly Burnt Ends smoked with a sweet and spicy Firecracker Sauce

Ingredients

Firecracker Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Combine ingredients in a small bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes stirring often to melt the sugar.

Instructions

  1. Prepare pellet grill for indirect cooking at 275 degrees using hickory pellets.
  2. Cut pork belly into cube size portions, coat with mustard, and season on all sides with Killer Hogs Hot Rub.
  3. Spray a raised cooking rack with vegetable oil and place pork belly pieces on the rack. Cook on the pellet grill for 2 hours.
  4. Place each piece of pork belly in a half-size aluminum pan and add brown sugar, honey, hot sauce, and Frank’s Red Hot seasoning.
  5. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place back on the pit for 1 hour.
  6. Remove the pan from the grill, carefully remove each pork belly burnt end from the hot liquid in the pan and transfer to a small baking pan.
  7. Glaze each piece with the Firecracker Glaze and place back on the pit for 2-3 minutes or until the glaze sets.
  8. Remove the pan from the grill and serve with extra glaze for dipping.

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