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Perfectly caramelized and sticky on the outside and juicy on the inside, these Pork Belly Burnt Ends will be your next obsession.
They can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. If you have a big family, you’ll want to double or even triple this recipe!
Ingredients for Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
- Pork belly
- Olive oil
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- BBQ sauce
- Butter
- Honey
- Hot sauce
How to Make Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
With a very sharp knife, trim the fatty top layer or the pork belly and cut it into 1 ½-inch cubes.
Make the rub: in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Season the pork belly cubes: mix the pork belly cubes with the rub until completely covered on all sides.
Place the pork belly cubes on a wire rack and place the rack on the smoker. Smoke at 250 F for 2 ½ to 3 hours until dark red.
Make the sauce by combining the BBQ sauce, melted butter, honey, and hot sauce in a small bowl and toss the smoked pork belly bites into the sauce until well covered.
Transfer the cubes to a disposable aluminum pan and cover with foil. Return to the smoker and cook for another 60 minutes at 250 F until cooked through (200F-205F internal temperature).
Can I Make Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends Without a Smoker?
You can make your burn ends in the oven following these instructions:
- Place a few wood chips into an oven-safe bowl and cover with water
- Preheat the oven to 400 with the bowl inside. Wait for the water to start boiling and place the seasoned pork belly cubes in a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, remove from the oven and toss with the barbecue sauce.
- Return to the oven and cook for an additional 15 mins until caramelized on the outside and cooked through,
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How to Serve Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends?
They can be served as an appetizer or as a main course as filling for tacos, burritos, over freshly cooked rice, alongside pickled veggies, or with a side salad.
Smoked Pork Belly Bites are caramelized and sticky on the outside, while juicy on the inside!
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Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Perfectly caramelized and sticky on the outside and juicy on the inside, these Pork Belly Burnt Ends will be your next obsession.
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork belly
For the rub:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ⅓ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ tsp onion powder
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- With a very sharp knife, trim the fatty top layer or the pork belly and cut it into 1 ½-inch cubes.
- Make the rub: in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Season the pork belly cubes: mix the pork belly cubes with the rub until completely covered on all sides.
- Place the pork belly cubes on a wire rack and place the rack on the smoker. Smoke at 250 F for 2 ½ to 3 hours until dark red.
- Make the sauce by combining the BBQ sauce, melted butter, honey, and hot sauce in a small bowl and toss the smoked pork belly bites into the sauce until well covered.
- Transfer the cubes to a disposable aluminum pan and cover with foil. Return to the smoker and cook for another 60 minutes at 250 F until cooked through (200F-205F internal temperature).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 552Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 35g
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