Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Smoked pork belly burnt ends are a cubed pork belly that is seasoned, grilled, and then paired with a sauce for a tangy, savory and tasty burnt ends recipe. Give this recipe a try for your next summer cookout.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly:
- 3 lbs pork belly skin removed, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1½ tbsp neutral oil like avocado or canola
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground mustard
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup thick BBQ sauce sweet and smoky preferred
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F using fruitwood or a mild hardwood like apple or cherry.
- In a large bowl, toss the pork belly cubes with the oil.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ground mustard. Sprinkle the seasoning over the pork and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the pork belly cubes directly on the smoker grates, leaving space between each piece. Smoke for 2 hours, or until the pork has a dark, tacky bark and starts to render.
- Transfer the pork belly to a foil tray or disposable aluminum pan. Add the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, and butter right on top of the pork — do not mix.
- Cover the tray tightly with foil, then return it to the smoker. Cook for another 30–45 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the pork is tender.
- Uncover the tray and stir everything together. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.