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Chapter 1 - From Discard to Destiny

Burnt ends were considered scraps and given away, but one man's words turned them to gold.

09/18/2016 | Rating NR

Burnt Legend

Chapter 1 - From Discard to Destiny

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Burnt ends were considered scraps and given away, but one man's words turned them to gold.

Kansas City is known for its legendary barbecue, but there is a smoke cloud of mystery surrounding it's most iconic menu item: burnt ends. Burnt Legend explores the myths and truths of how burt ends became popular, how they are made, and where the BBQ Capital of the World's favorite delicacy is going.

09/18/2016 | Rating NR

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Burnt Legend is a local public television program presented by Kansas City PBS

Chapter 5 - Is This The Ends?

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Clip | 6m 48s | Singers have Broadway. Aspiring pitmasters? They come to Kansas City. (6m 48s)

Chapter 4 - The Quest for the Best

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Clip | 4m 58s | Take a look at the deciding factor; the joy of pitmasters on their search for BBQ gold. (4m 58s)

Chapter 3 - Making Ends Meat

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Clip | 5m 6s | Innovative pit masters found a way to mimic Arthur Bryant's scraps. (5m 6s)

Chapter 2 - Demand, The Myth, The Legend

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Clip | 4m 35s | Burnt Ends are no longer Kansas City's best kept secret. (4m 35s)

Chapter 1 - From Discard to Destiny

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Clip | 4m 48s | Burnt ends were considered scraps and given away, but one man's words turned them to gold. (4m 48s)

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