Name: Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 lb pork belly, skin off; BBQ Rub (recipe below); 1/2 cup apple juice; 6 tbsp wildflower honey, divided; BBQ Sauce (recipe below); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground mustard; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp celery seeds; 1 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp garlic powder

Treat yourself to amazing smoky flavor with this recipe for pork belly burnt ends. This tender and juicy recipe will have you making it over and over.

Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Tom Jackson

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Servings

Prep Time

40 minutes

Cook Time

5 hours

Calories

1908

Experience the tantalizing smoky flavor of a classic pork belly burnt ends. Tender and juicy, this delicious recipe will have you coming back for more. Enjoy the taste of a classic BBQ indulgence with this unbeatable dish.

Ingredients

5 lb pork belly, skin off
BBQ Rub (recipe below)
1/2 cup apple juice
6 tbsp wildflower honey, divided
BBQ Sauce (recipe below)

For the BBQ Rub:

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

For the BBQ sauce:

1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garlic powder

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Directions

Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
Slice the pork belly into 2” cubes. Rub the cubes with a light coat of oil. Season with the BBQ rub. Transfer to the smoker, leaving space around each cube. Smoke until a mahogany brown bark is formed on the outside, about 3 hours.
Remove the pork cubes from the grill. Place on a sheet of foil in a single layer. Pour the apple juice and 3 tablespoons honey over the pork. Wrap tightly with the foil. Return the foil to the smoker.
Increase the grill temperature to 300°F. Continue cooking until the cubes are very tender, nearly falling apart, about 45 minutes. The internal temperature will be around 205°F-210°F.
While the pork cooks, combine the bbq sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Open the foil packet. Pour about 1/2 cup sauce over the pork burnt ends. Drizzle the remaining 3 tbsp honey over the top as well. Toss gently to coat. Return to the grill and cook until the sauce is tacky, about 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the smoker and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 oz
per serving: Calories; 1908

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 104.1 grams
Protein: 35.5 grams
Fat: 152.1 grams
Sodium: 2519 milligrams

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