You Can Still Eat At The Delicious Missouri Restaurant That Invented Burnt Ends
By Liz Oliver|Published July 31, 2018
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
There are so many delicious foods that have been created by Missourians. In fact, some of our state’s best creations have revolutionized the culinary world. That’s the case for the amazingly tasty barbecue treat known as burnt ends. These perfect morsels of meat were discovered in Kansas City and made one little barbecue shop the best in the world. Try this barbecue beef sandwich for yourself at its birthplace, Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue.
Arthur Bryant's Barbecue is one of the most iconic restaurants in Missouri. Many people credit this neighborhood establishment with the creation of Kansas City style barbecue. Arthur Bryant's is the birthplace of burnt ends and you can still taste the original recipe at their flagship location.
If you're not familliar with burnt ends, it's the amazingly delicious ends of beef brisket after spending hours in the smoker. The pieces come out a bit chard but with amazing flavor and texture.
Years ago, the burnt ends were considered scraps that most would throw out. The guys at Arthur Bryant's began serving them as samples and they became so popular a burnt ends sandwich was added to the menu. More and more people caught wind of these burnt ends and Arthur Byant's became the barbecue legend that it is today.
The amazing barbecue sauce has also helped them receive world wide recognition. Their original sauce has just a hint of vinegar and is a crowd pleaser.
Order a plate of burnt ends and pic them up from the counter window. Locals also go crazy for their freshly cut fries. It's the perfect complement to a plate full of barbecue.
Arthur Bryant's is a truly iconic Kansas City barbecue restaurant. Without their keen business sense, burnt ends could still be considered scraps. Enjoy this tasty barbecue delicacy Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, enjoy some barbecue from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Find the original location at 1727 Brooklyn Ave., Kansas City, MO 64127. For more information, visit their website here.
Have you tried burnt ends from Arthur Bryant’s? Do you love burnt ends? Tell us what you think about this tasty spot in the comments below.
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