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Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends with Coffee Rub

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A flavorful smoked brisket burnt ends recipe featuring a homemade coffee rub that creates a smoky, tender, and addictive barbecue dish perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds whole packer brisket, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about a 1/4-inch fat cap. Pat dry with paper towels (about 15 minutes).
  2. Mix ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  3. Spread yellow mustard evenly over the entire brisket surface.
  4. Generously coat the brisket with the coffee rub, pressing gently to adhere. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat smoker to 225°F using hardwood like oak or hickory.
  6. Place brisket fat side up on smoker grate. Smoke until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 4-5 hours).
  7. Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or foil and continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 200°F (about 2-3 hours).
  8. Let brisket rest wrapped for at least 1 hour.
  9. Unwrap and cut the brisket point into 1-inch cubes.
  10. Place cubes in a foil pan, add barbecue sauce, and mix well.
  11. Return pan to smoker for 1 hour at 225°F to caramelize sauce and develop sticky burnt ends.
  12. Let burnt ends cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep a spray bottle with apple juice or water handy during smoking to maintain moisture. Do not skip the resting phase after smoking to ensure juicy burnt ends. Use hickory or oak wood for smoking; avoid mesquite to keep the coffee rub balanced. For gluten-free, verify barbecue sauce ingredients. You can substitute yellow mustard with Dijon mustard. Coconut sugar can replace brown sugar for a sugar-free option.

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