{"id":2172,"date":"2025-09-09T11:18:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2025-09-09T11:18:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:18:56","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-cast-iron-brisket-burnt-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/%f0%9f%94%a5-cast-iron-brisket-burnt-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 Cast Iron Brisket Burnt Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cast-Iron-Cooking-AI.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\u20134 lbs brisket point, trimmed and cut into 1 \u00bd-inch cubes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u20134 tbsp <strong>Three Little Pigs KC Sweet Rub<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp vegetable oil (or beef tallow for extra richness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup <strong>Three Little Pigs Kansas City Compitition BBQ Sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra caramelization)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep the Brisket<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trim excess fat from the brisket point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut into cubes (about 1 \u00bd inches each).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generously season all sides with <strong>KC Sweet Rub<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sear in Cast Iron<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add oil\/tallow, then sear brisket cubes on all sides until a dark crust forms (about 2\u20133 minutes per side).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glaze &amp; Finish<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce heat to medium-low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour in <strong>Kansas City Compitition BBQ Sauce<\/strong>, tossing cubes until coated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Sprinkle in brown sugar and stir for a sticky glaze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer gently for 10\u201315 minutes until sauce thickens and cubes are tender and caramelized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve straight from the skillet for a rustic, BBQ-class style presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect with pickles, white bread, or on top of mac &amp; cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Marks (CBBQE) Chief BBQ Expert Three Little Pigs Rubs &amp; Sauces <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#ThreeLittlePigsBBQ #RoadWarriorRubs #BBQChampion #CastIronCooking #KansasCityBBQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients Instructions Chris Marks (CBBQE) Chief BBQ Expert Three Little Pigs Rubs &amp; 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