I beg to differ on the "not gonna happen". I make burnt ends all the time out of country style ribs. I usually smoke them whole for about 5 hours along with some baby back ribs. When the baby backs are finished, I'll take everything out and cube the country style ribs just like you would the brisket. I transfer to a pan, coat in my rub and bbq sauce, then back into the smoker they go. Usually I let them go for about 1-2 hours longer. It just depends on how crispy you like it.
The texture is a little different than the brisket ends but after smoking that long, it's all pretty similar. This is one of my favorite side smokes, if doing baby backs or a butt, I'll almost always have some country style ribs going too. They're just easy. Sometime's when I more than one butt going, I'll cube 1/2 of one for burnt ends.
They always end up being the favorite of my guests.
FYI, for country style rib smokes, I'll usually marinate in Coke & Apple Cider Vinegar.