06-18-2021, 01:27 PM
Burnt ends are simply cubes cut out of the point of a brisket, as MileHigh said, the fatty part. When the brisket is done, the point is separated and cubed, the cubes are sauced, and they go back in the smoker to set the sauce. Should never be dry. The fat content is what makes them so tender and flavorful.