Brisket Burnt Ends in the Ovens

3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" 

4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.  - Psalm 11:3-4

Brine

1/2 c  kosher salt

1/2 c granulated sugar

2 qt water

Rub

Your choice( I used Grill Mates Applewood Rub)

1 (5- to 6-pound) beef brisket, flat cut, untrimmed

Cut into long strips 1" wide by 5-6 " long

For baking:

1 (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan 

2 c water

2 t liquid smoke

BARBECUE SAUCE

Your choice( I used my own Citrus BBQ sauce)

Dissolve 1/2 c salt and granulated sugar in 2 quarts cold water in large container. 

Slice brisket with grain into 1" strips.

Add brisket strips to brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Remove brisket from brine and pat dry with paper towels.

Add rub, refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

Cut into 2"-3" chunks, insuring each piece has a fatty bottom.

Sear in a skillet.

Place water and liquid smoke in pan.

Place a rack on top and add chunks.

Wrap tightly in foil.

Bake for 3 hrs.

Remove meat.

Drain most of the drippings, add 1 c BBQ sauce.

Add meat to sauce and place under broiler at least 6" from flame for 4 minutes, flip and repeat.

These were delicious!!!