Smoked brisket burnt ends with bourbon glaze elevate your BBQ!
Smoked brisket burnt ends with bourbon glaze are a delicious BBQ treat that combines tender, flavorful brisket with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: BBQ
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs brisket point
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Trim excess fat from the brisket point and season it with the spice rub.
- Place the brisket in the smoker and cook for about 6-8 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).
- Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes and place them in a foil pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to create the glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the brisket cubes and toss to coat.
- Return the pan to the smoker and cook for an additional 1-2 hours, until the burnt ends are caramelized and tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a high-quality brisket point.
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze to your preference by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Let the burnt ends rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg