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Poor Man's Burnt Ends

Poor Man's Burnt Ends are made with just 5 ingredients in your smoker or oven. Serve your chuck roast burnt ends with classic sides like coleslaw or potato salad for a summer BBQ guests will never forget.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chuck roast burnt ends, poor man's burnt ends, smoked chuck roast burnt ends
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Brush the chuck roast with the dijon mustard all over.
  • Generously sprinkle the BBQ seasoning over the entire surface of the chuck roast, pressing it into the meat to adhere.
  • Place the seasoned chuck roast onto the smoker grates and close the lid. Let it smoke for 3-4 hours or until the temperature reaches 200°F (93°C) and the meat is tender.
  • Carefully remove the roast from the smoker and wrap with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
  • Unwrap the roast from the foil and cut the roast into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1 inch in size.
  • In a foil pan, combine the BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Toss the cubed chuck roast into BBQ mixture until well coated.
  • Return the coasted cubed roast to the smoker in the foil pan and cook for an hour, or until the meat is caramelized and has a sticky, rich appearance.
  • Serve the Poor Man’s Burnt Ends as a tasty appetizer or as a main dish alongside your favorite sides or toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

BBQ Seasoning Recipe:
  • 2 Tablespoons Sweet Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dark Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Store the BBQ seasoning in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 6mg