Brisket Burnt Ends
Sticky, smoky cubes of beef brisket point in a sweet-hot glaze, made in a smoker or low in the oven.
- Time7 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.00 a head
- Oven140°C (120°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 858kcal
- 18.6gcarbs
- 15gof which sugars
- 55.3gfat
- 24.3gsaturates
- 67.1gprotein
- 1.2gfibre
- 4.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the pepper, salt, paprika and garlic granules and rub all over the brisket. If using the oven, brush the meat with the liquid smoke first. Leave for 1 hour at room temperature.
- 2
Cook uncovered on a rack in a smoker or barbecue at 120C, or in the oven at 140°C (120°C fan), for 3 to 4 hours, until the outside has formed a dark, firm crust and the meat reads about 85C inside.
210 min - 3
Cut the brisket into 3 cm cubes and tip them into a deep foil tray. Add the barbecue sauce, honey, sugar, butter and vinegar and toss everything together so every cube is coated.
- 4
Cover the tray tightly with foil and return it to the smoker or oven for 1 hour.
60 min - 5
Take the foil off, stir, and cook for a further 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once, until the sauce is thick and sticky and the cubes have a glossy, caramelised edge. They should feel very tender when squeezed.
45 min - 6
Rest for 10 minutes, then serve piled on a board with white bread, pickles and coleslaw.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
