Whole30 Burnt Ends
Indulge in the smoky, tender, and irresistible flavors of Whole30 Burnt Ends, a clean-eating twist on the BBQ classic. Made with succulent beef brisket coated in a bold, homemade dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne, this recipe is slow-smoked to perfection for hours. Once cut into bite-sized cubes, the brisket is tossed with a tangy Whole30-compliant barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar, then caramelized to achieve those signature crispy, charred edges. Finished with a touch of buttery ghee, these bite-sized delights are perfect as a main course or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for BBQ lovers seeking a healthier indulgence, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with smoky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons ghee
Instructions
Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F.
Trim excess fat from the beef brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat for flavor and moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
Apply the dry rub evenly all over the brisket, ensuring it is completely covered.
Place the brisket in the smoker and smoke it until the internal temperature reaches 190°F, approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Once the brisket reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Increase the smoker's temperature to 275°F.
Cut the rested brisket into 1.5-inch cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed brisket with apple cider vinegar and Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
Place the coated brisket cubes back onto the smoker or in a large baking dish if using an oven, and dot with pieces of ghee.
Smoke or bake for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until the cubes are charred and caramelized on the edges.
Remove from the smoker and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.2 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.3 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1359 mg | 453% | |
| Sodium | 10280 mg | 447% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 404.9 g | 810% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 44.7 mg | 248% | |
| Potassium | 4963 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
