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How do I know if my burnt ends are worthy of being turned in? What characteristics make up a good burnt end?

Should it be free of fat, visible anyway, as the point is fatty to begin? Should it be more smoky tasting than the slices?

The way I would cook them would be to cook the packer whole and when the flat is done remove the point, cube it, add sauce and rub and return to the smoker (in a pan), basting with sauce periodically. Should the burnt end carmalize? The last time I made them was my first. I maybe should have drained them from time to time, because they seemed to stew in the juices.

Do you place them in a pan or is better to elevate the ends so that they don't stew.

Please help me understand what a burnt end should taste and look like and please critique my process.

Thanks,
 
Great post Greg.... I am sure a lot of us have the same questions about burnt ends. I look forward to seeing the replies.
 
cook 'em. cut them up, and if they are to die for, sauce them and turn them in. not too many secrets really. It has to do with the quality of brisket you're starting off with.
 
Divemaster said:
Hey Sled, did you ever figure them out?
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I thought I did at the contest I did in August. Did them the same way at a contest in September and they sucked again so i left them out of the box. Came in 3rd so a no burnt ends box can still do well
 
Sledneck said:
I thought I did at the contest I did in August. Did them the same way at a contest in September and they sucked again so i left them out of the box. Came in 3rd so a no burnt ends box can still do well
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I agree.. I got a 1st in brisket with no burnt ends.
 
burnt ends should melt in your mouth. Thus there is not a problem if there is fat laced through the burnt end. However, I trim the fat off the point so that the top layers are meat - not fat. I also find that it is easy to overcook burnt ends. I basically pull the whole packer off and let it sit for a couple of hours. An hour before turn in I cut my point into two even slices and put the slices back on the smoker. 30 mins before turn in I cut ino 1" cubes and sauce, Then I rim the turn-in brisket with burnt ends. Never taken first - highest score has been 8th. So take this for what it's worth.
 
I always seem to need to return the point after seperating. It never seems to be done right when the flat is done.
 
Thanks for the responses! So, the 1st test is do they melt in your mouth.....if you can't get it to that point then sauce em' and eat em', but don't turn them in.

Thanks again,
 
Skip said:
I always seem to need to return the point after seperating. It never seems to be done right when the flat is done.
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Mine ALWAYS needs more time on the cooker... I seperate before they go on the cooker... When the flat comes off, I cube up the point, season & sauce it, and it goes back on for a couple of more hours...
 
Greg60525 said:
How do I know if my burnt ends are worthy of being turned in? What characteristics make up a good burnt end?

Should it be free of fat, visible anyway, as the point is fatty to begin? Should it be more smoky tasting than the slices?

The way I would cook them would be to cook the packer whole and when the flat is done remove the point, cube it, add sauce and rub and return to the smoker (in a pan), basting with sauce periodically. Should the burnt end carmalize? The last time I made them was my first. I maybe should have drained them from time to time, because they seemed to stew in the juices.

Do you place them in a pan or is better to elevate the ends so that they don't stew.

Please help me understand what a burnt end should taste and look like and please critique my process.

Thanks,
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HUMPH

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Raw Ends

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Unadorned Burnt Ends

Make them this way and tell the judge you will stab him through the temple with a "doneness probe" through the temple until the point come out of his eye if he doesn't like it. Doesn't get you the prize but sure makes a good story.

The Ends are Smittys I think.
 
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barbefunkoramaque said:
HUMPH

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Raw Ends

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Unadorned Burnt Ends

Make them this way and tell the judge you will stab him through the temple with a "doneness probe" through the temple until the point come out of his eye if he doesn't like it. Doesn't get you the prize but sure makes a good story.

The Ends are Smittys I think.
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You really should stay out of the comps forum.....
 
Solidkick said:
You really should stay out of the comps forum.....
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I think I should be able to because I was competing even before the Jack was the Jack. I also try not to break the rules. The day I start breaking those rules I would expect you to address me then.

The pictures were for fun. The story was for fun. if you have some problem - I believe you have my phone number. Use it.

Now look it was a joke. Hopefully you are alluding to humor yourself.
 
Sledneck said:
I thought I did at the contest I did in August. Did them the same way at a contest in September and they sucked again so i left them out of the box. Came in 3rd so a no burnt ends box can still do well
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I did at the same comp, came in 5th..(thanks buddy:icon_blush:) I think they add another deminsion(sp) to the box..I think you need to cook for another couple of hours to do them justice..
 
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