Pork Belly Burnt Ends Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Start by trimming the pork belly of excess fat if needed, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Cut the pork belly into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Make the Rub
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to create a spice rub.
Cooking
- 3
Season the Pork
Rub the spice mixture generously over the cubed pork belly, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 4
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C). You can use wood chips like hickory or apple for added flavor.
- 5
Smoke the Pork Belly
Place the seasoned pork belly cubes in the smoker. Smoke for about 2 hours until they develop a nice bark.
- 6
Wrap and Cook
After 2 hours, remove the pork belly from the smoker and wrap them in aluminum foil. Return them to the smoker and cook for an additional hour.
- 7
Glaze with BBQ Sauce
Unwrap the pork belly and coat them with BBQ sauce. Place them back in the smoker for another 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize.
- 8
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the burnt ends from the smoker and let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious pork belly burnt ends!