FMB convinced me to try my hand at burnt ends last weekend....
Tagged so as not to bog down the thread.
I make pretty damn good 'basic' barbecue like pork steaks, barbecued chicken (of a number of methods) and do a solid job on regular grilling for pork chops, etc...
On a smoker, I'm solid at most things and can make ribs that I'll pit up against any restaurant.
But I shit you not, that's the best thing I've ever pulled off a grate. They were absolutely incredible. Great bark on the outside, flavor was amazing. It wasn't the damn chopped brisket that many restaurants served, it was that perfect crispy outside, soft/chewy middle and intense smokey flavor throughout that true burnt ends are supposed to have.
For my first real concerted effort at them, I couldn't be happier.