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poor mans burnt ends
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Poor Man’s Burnt Ends

These incredible poor man’s burnt ends swap in smoked chuck roast for beef brisket without losing everything we love about the classic BBQ side. Coated in a homemade sticky barbecue sauce, there’s flavor in every bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Servings: 8
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Ben Isham-Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp ground black pepper

BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 275℉ (135℃)
  • Season your chuck roast with kosher salt and fresh black pepper, ensuring you cover evenly on all sides of the meat
  • Once your smoker is up to temperature, place the chuck roast directly on the grates. Add wood chips to the coals or wood tray.
  • Smoke to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 3 hours. Use a digital meat thermometer to measure meat temperature accurately.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add all the BBQ sauce ingredients. Combine well and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the sauce has started to reduce, remove from heat and leave to cool
  • Once chuck roast has hit an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) remove it from the smoker and wrap tightly in foil or butcher paper. Return to smoker and smoke to an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).
  • Remove the wrapped chuck roast from the smoker once it reaches 195℉ (90℃) and slice the beef into 1-inch cubes.
  • Place the cubed chuck roast into an aluminum tray and cover with your BBQ sauce, making sure that each cube is coated well
  • Place the pan back on the smoker and cook until the cubes are tender and the sauce has started to set, about 60 minutes
  • Remove burnt ends from smoker and serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 2259mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg