Entrée: United States – Burnt Ends Barbecue Platter

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

2 cups (480 ml) brisket burnt ends, warmed, about 16 oz (454 g)
4 soft hamburger buns or kaiser rolls
1 cup (240 ml) Kansas-style sweet tomato barbecue sauce
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) sliced dill pickles
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) thinly sliced white onion
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter, softened (optional, for toasting)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter the cut sides of the buns and toast until golden.
2. Warm the burnt ends in a skillet with half the barbecue sauce over low–medium heat until heated through and glazed, 4–6 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding more sauce if desired for glazing.
4. Pile warmed burnt ends onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.
5. Top with sliced onions and dill pickles, spoon remaining sauce over, and close the sandwich. Serve immediately.