WHERE TO EAT The best Burnt Ends in the world (according to food experts)

"Burnt Ends are a sure bet."

"As it should be at a Kansas City barbecue joint, I think the burnt ends are their best item."

"I grew up in Houston eating barbecue, but honestly, these burnt ends—the pieces that fall off when slicing brisket—will make you rethink all you know about barbecue. They are fatty, juicy, and full of caramelized goodness."

"Many pieces are laced with an obscenely delicious amount of fat; there are chewy pieces and crunchy pieces; and while the ends might be dry all by themselves, LC's excellent sauce makes them sing."

"Where to Eat Meat in Kansas City: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que - They’ve changed their name to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, but the pilgrimage worthy burnt ends and pulled pork remain the same. The line can be out the door any time of day at the original gas station location, but it’s worth the wait."

"The fatty brisket (and the occasional burnt end) is the surefire order."

"The burnt end burger is as good as everyone says; a juicy ground brisket patty is topped with perfectly charred sliced burnt ends, spicy pickle slaw and their classic sauce."

"It won top honors for its burnt ends."

"The best way to describe Gates' burnt ends is brisket feuilletine. And it's marvelous."

"Danny Edwards's burnt ends are taken from the point muscle. They are smoked until barky and charred, and then chopped into small bits, sauced, and served with a slice of white bread on the side."