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Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Tender smoked pork belly burnt ends are delectable hunks of meat that melt in your mouth. They're barbecue's gift to your taste buds.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork belly
  • 1/4 cup pork rub
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Heat Smoker: Heat your smoker to 225F degrees with an indirect heat zone. See instructions above for different types of grills.
  • Prepare: Slice the pork belly into one-inch cubes. Rub the pork belly with your favorite pork rub. Place on a single layer on a wire rack and place the rack on the smoker.
  • Smoke: Smoke at 225F degrees for 3 hours.
  • Braise: Place the smoked pork belly in a disposable aluminum pan. Toss with barbecue sauce, butter and honey. Cover and smoke for 1 hour or until the meat registers at around 203F degrees.
  • Finish: Uncover the pan and smoke for about 15 minutes or until the sauce is sticky.

Notes

To make the pork belly easier to slice into cubes, you can place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
As an option, you can spritz the pork belly with apple juice, apple cider vinegar or water every 30 minutes while it's smoking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1301kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 124g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4.8mg