Smoky Potato Burnt Ends - Potato Goodness

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Fingerling Potatoes, cut in half vertically
• 1 gallon Cold water
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Tbs Kosher salt
• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 sprig Fresh thyme
• 1 Tbs Liquid smoke
• 3/4 cup BBQ dry rub (recipe below)
• 3 Tbs Vegetable oil
• 1 cup BBQ Sauce
• 1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
• 4 cups Brown sugar
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup Kosher salt
• 2/3 cup Chili powder
• 1 cup Smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Cumin
• 1/4 cup Granulated garlic
• 1/4 cup Onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tbs Cayenne pepper