National Burnt Ends Day | September 1
Fri Sep 1st

National Burnt Ends Day

Are you excited for some flavor and sauce? On September 1st, then National Burnt Ends Day is the BBQ festival!

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Burnt ends result from the point of a brisket and can be considered trimmings or left-overs. However, these days, burnt ends take center stage in a BBQ basket of smoky flavor and goodness..

The name comes from the longer cooking time needed for tender brisket. As a result, these thinner points become a little charred and tougher than the majority of the meat.

But don't let that description deter you. They've developed burnt ends as a Kansas City tradition, and a craving for them has sprang across the country.

Delicious on their own, burnt ends also taste amazing on sandwiches and in stews, and in stews. They can be sweet, spicy, and of course smoky. A hint of hickory or cherry tantalizes the senses.. There's no wonder there's a whole day to celebrate!

How to celebrate national burnt ends day?

Enjoy the day by sampling burnt ends! That isn't the only way to celebrate, though.

  • Support the American Royal by purchasing Burnt Ends from participating restaurants, where a portion of the proceeds will go to support the American Royal's mission
  • In 24 hours, you will have visited every BBQ joint you can in 24 hours
  • Take a trip to Kansas City for some authentic burnt ends BBQ
  • Make your own at home. Make your own at home
  • Invite friends and family to try burnt ends
  • Experiment with seasonings and BBQ sauce
  • Make new burnt ends dishes or share your favorites

#NationalBurntEndsDay is a hashtag that should be used on social media no matter how you celebrate.

National burnt ends day history on a day in history

The American Royal Association in Kansas City founded National Burnt Ends Day in 2021 to celebrate Kansas City BBQ and their delectable burnt ends. The organization, which was established in 1899, promotes agricultural education by competition, scholarships, education, and agricultural festivals. The organization's largest fundraiser is the World Series of Barbecue.