# Pork Belly Burnt Ends

> No one can resist these pork belly burnt ends. They are crispy and perfectly seasoned and need very little prep. Smoker or oven option. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 3 hours
**Total time:** 3 hours 5 minutes
**Servings:** 8
**Calories:** 275 per serving

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## Ingredients

### For the Pork Belly
- 3 1/4 lbs pork belly, skinless
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper

### For the Glaze
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 3 1/4 lbs pork belly, skinless

### 🧂 Spices & Seasonings
- [ ] Brown sugar (need 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- [ ] Paprika (need 2 tbsp)
- [ ] Salt (need 1 1/2 tbsp)
- [ ] Chili powder (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Onion powder (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 1 tsp)

### 🥫 Pantry
- [ ] Barbecue sauce (need 1/3 cup)
- [ ] Honey (need 2 tbsp)

### 🧈 Dairy
- [ ] Butter (need 2 tbsp)

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat the smoker.** Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Cut the meat into 2-inch cubes.

2. **Season the pork belly.** In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, red chili pepper, onion, garlic and pepper. Rub the pork belly with the spice mixture to cover it well.

3. **Smoke the pork belly.** Place the meat on a wire rack and place it on the smoker for 2 hours or until it gets a dark red color.

4. **Glaze the pork.** Transfer the pork to an aluminum dish and add BBQ sauce, brown sugar, honey, and butter.

5. **Finish cooking.** Cover with foil and return to the smoker for another 60 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 200°F.

6. **Crisp the meat.** Remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes to crisp the meat and thicken the sauce.

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## Notes

### Oven method
Preheat the oven to 275°F/135°C and season the pork belly. Place the cubes on a wire rack above a baking dish and bake for 2 1/2-3 hours. Glaze the pork, then bake for an extra 20-30 minutes. Continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.

### Grill method
Preheat the grill to medium high heat and prepare the pork belly. Place the cubes on a greased grill pan (or clean grill grates) and grill for 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a large bowl, toss to coat in the glaze, and grill for an extra 1-2 minutes per side.

### Storage
Allow the meat to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

### To freeze
Place the cooled meat in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

### To reheat
Reheat leftovers in a baking dish in a 350°F/175°C oven for 7-8 minutes or until warm.

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## Nutrition Information

**Per serving (1 serving):** 275 calories | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1520mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 14g