Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Affectionately deemed "meat candy", these smoked pork belly burnt ends are truly an out of this world BBQ delicacy. This recipe focuses on slow smoking pork belly that's tossed is a deliciously sweet and tangy BBQ sauce for the perfect indulgent bite!

Course BBQ, Grilling

Cuisine American

Keyword Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4 30

Servings

Calories 490kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Equipment

Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

5 lb Pork Belly
1/4 cup Mustard (binder)
1/2 cup BBQ Dry Rub

For the Glaze

2 cups BBQ Sauce
8 tbsp Butter
1/4 cup Honey

Instructions

Prepare the smoker: Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Use fruit wood like apple or cherry for a milder smoke flavor, or hickory for a stronger smoke flavor.
Prepare the Pork Belly: Remove the pork belly from the packaging and pat it dry. Ensure there isn't any skin on it. Cut the pork belly into even strips and then into cubes approximately 1.5-2 inches.
Binder and Rub: Coat the pork belly cubes in a thin even coating of mustard. You can use olive oil or other binder if preferred. Then lightly coat the pork belly cubes in an even layer of BBQ dry rub so all sides are coated.
Smoking: Place the cubes onto a wire rack with a little space between them and then place the rack onto the smoker. Smoke the pork belly cubes for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 190°F and have a nice bark on the outside.
Sauce and Continue Smoking: Once the pork belly cubes are done smoking, place them in an aluminum pan. Pour the sauce, cubed butter and honey over the pork belly cubes, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and return to the smoker. Continue to cook for another 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and the sauce has caramelized.
Serve: Remove the pork belly burnt ends from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.

Notes

When cutting your pork belly into cubes, consistent sizing is key for even cooking. Use a ruler or a knife to measure out even-sized pieces if possible.

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