Poor Mans Burnt Ends Recipe
These Poor Man’s Burnt Ends are smoky, tender, and loaded with BBQ flavor! Made with chuck roast instead of brisket, they’re an easier and more affordable way to enjoy classic burnt ends.
Servings: 12
Calories: 252kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 1 recipe beef rub
BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 ½ Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer's directions.
- Reserve ½ Tablespoon beef rub and set aside. Generously apply remaining beef rub to chuck roast. You may not use it all. Place on preheated smoker. Close lid.
- Smoke at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for about 4-5 hours or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from smoker and let rest 10-15 minutes.
- While roast is resting prepare BBQ sauce by combining the BBQ Sauce, brown sugar and honey into a small mixing bowl and stirring until it's combined. Set aside.
- Cut roast into 1'' x 1'' cubes. Put in foil pan. Pour BBQ sauce and reserved ½ Tablespoon beef rub over the top of the roast. Stir to combine. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Place back on smoker at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 - 1 ½ hours or until cubes are tender. Serve immediately.
Notes
Fridge: Place any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Freezer: Store in a freezer bag and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat any leftovers in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals, stir and continue to heat until warmed through.
You can also warm them in a saucepan on the stove top over medium heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg