Maple-Glazed Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Smoked pork belly cubes finished in a sticky-sweet maple BBQ glaze — the ultimate backyard cookout snack.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 240 min
Rich, smoky pork belly bites coated in BBQ rub, smoked low and slow, then finished in a sticky-sweet maple glaze. A must-have for any backyard cookout.
Method
Directions
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1
Pat the pork belly dry and cut into 1.5” cubes. Toss in BBQ rub until fully coated.
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2
Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Place the cubes on a well-oiled wire rack and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 170°F, about 2 hours.
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3
Transfer the cubes to a disposable foil pan. Add butter, maple syrup, and BBQ sauce. Toss to coat, then cover tightly with foil.
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4
Return to the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 205°F or the cubes are fork-tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
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5
Remove from the smoker, let cool slightly, and serve as-is or over your favorite sides.
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