This recipe for poor man's burnt ends uses chuck roast cut into cubes, seasoned with SPG and spicy BBQ rub, smoked to perfection, and finished with butter and honey for richness.
1: Get your smoker up to a temp of 250°F.
2: Cut the chuck roast into 1"x1" cubes.
3: Season the cubes with a layer of SPG seasoning and then a layer of spicy BBQ rub.
4: Place the cubes into the smoker.
5: Spritz every 30-45 mins with a 50-50 beef broth and water mixture.
6: When the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165-175°F, remove from the smoker.
7: Wrap the cubes in aluminum foil with pads of unsalted butter and drizzle with honey.
8: Place the foil pack back in the smoker until the temperature of the meat reaches 205°F and is very tender.
9: Open the foil, add the BBQ sauce, and mix everything together.
10: Wrap the meat back up and let rest for 30 mins before serving.
