Caramelized Texas burnt ends made start to finish on the Arteflame grill—perfect smoky flavor with seared and sauced brisket cubes.
Texas Burnt Ends on the Arteflame Grill
Introduction
Texas-style burnt ends are the rich, flavorful bites of caramelized brisket renowned in BBQ circles. With the Arteflame grill, you’ll take these smoky cubes to a new level by searing on the 1,000°F center grate and slowly rendering them to tender perfection on the cooktop. No oven, pans, or extra tools needed—just fire, cast iron, and bold Texas flavor.
Ingredients
3 lbs smoked brisket (preferably the point cut), cut into 1.5" cubes
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup Texas-style barbecue sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder for extra heat
The Sear Makes the Steak, And Arteflame Makes the Sear
Why settle for low-temperature searing when you can achieve steakhouse-quality results with an Arteflame? Gas grills take longer, drying out your steak, while the Arteflame sears at 1000°F in just one minute, locking in juices for perfection.
Pour vegetable oil on three napkins and place them in the grill bowl.
Stack seasoned firewood over the napkins.
Light the napkins—your fire will be ready for grilling in about 20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the brisket cubes
Cut pre-smoked brisket into 1.5" cubes.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or chili powder.
Step 3: Sear the brisket on the center grate
Use the center grill grate once it reaches around 1,000°F to sear each cube of brisket.
Place cubes on the center grate and sear for 1–2 minutes per side to lock in juices.
Move seared brisket pieces to the hotter edge of the flat top cooktop to continue cooking.
Step 4: Caramelize the burnt ends
Add butter to the cooktop near the center where it sizzles gently.
Place brisket cubes into the melted butter pool.
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the meat to start the caramelization process.
Drizzle with barbecue sauce, letting it slowly reduce and thicken into a glaze.
Stir and flip regularly to ensure even coating without burning—use medium-high zones for control.
Step 5: Check temperature and serve
When brisket cubes reach an internal temperature 15°F below your target (typically 190°F for burnt ends), remove them from the grill.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow carryover cooking to finish.
Tips
Use the outer radial zones of the cooktop for lower heat—perfect for sugar-based sauces that can scorch over direct fire.
Use butter instead of oil—its richness enhances the smoky, savory quality of the brisket.
Flip cubes with tongs to keep the glaze coating even.
Rotate meat to different heat zones to control caramelization and texture.
Add wood chips to the fire for more smoke flavor.
Variations
Sweet Honey Glazed: Swap out brown sugar for honey and use a honey BBQ sauce for sweeter flavor notes.
Spicy Chipotle Burnt Ends: Add 1 tbsp chipotle puree and use chipotle BBQ sauce for a smoky heat profile.
Bourbon Maple Burnt Ends: Stir in 2 tbsp bourbon and a splash of maple syrup with the barbecue sauce.
Asian Fusion Burnt Ends: Replace BBQ sauce with hoisin and soy glaze, and finish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
Garlic Butter Burnt Ends: Melt garlic-infused butter and toss brisket pieces in it with parmesan for a savory twist.
Conclusion
Making Texas-style burnt ends on the Arteflame is not just grilling—it's a show of flavor, technique, and smoky artistry. From high-heat searing to slow caramelized finish, you use every zone of the grill to perfect these meaty bites. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or weekend gathering, this recipe brings authentic Texas BBQ with a gourmet finish.
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