Burnt Ends
This is the tray people hover around. Burnt ends bring the bark-heavy, smoky, rich bites that make moderation feel like a bad idea. Every piece can hit a little differently—crisp edge here, soft fatty center there, sauce clinging to the outside. Their biggest problem in this league might also be their best storyline: can the off-the-chart craving factor beat the BBQ heavyweights over a full plate? Brisket has tradition. Ribs have the ritual. Burnt ends have the ability to disappear before everyone sits down. If you’re taking the sticky, smoky edge pieces over another neat slice of brisket, this is your contender.
Burnt Ends's Rankings
Best BBQ Meats
Rank: #5 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 50.0%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Burnt Ends vs Smoked Sausage - Wins 75.0% of battles
- Burnt Ends vs Smoked Turkey - Wins 62.5% of battles
- Burnt Ends vs Beef Ribs - Wins 62.5% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Burnt Ends vs Brisket - Loses 70.0% of battles
- Burnt Ends vs Pulled Pork - Loses 58.3% of battles
- Burnt Ends vs Pork Ribs - Loses 55.6% of battles