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How long were they on the smoker?
When I want "poor man's burnt ends", I make pork shoulder burnt ends. They aren't as good as brisket burnt ends (but really, what are?) but they get gooey and delicious. Most people smoke a pork shoulder until about 160, cube it up, and toss it in a pan...