Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

A pork version of burnt ends. Inspired by the magical and delish beef burnt end, this pork version is super tender, full of flavor and so easy to make. have to admit something right here and right now. I’ve never really liked pork belly. Not. At. All. I know, I know, pork belly is the cut of meat used to make bacon (and I love bacon!), but I’m talking about pork belly in other forms (not bacon). It’s always been fatty and chewy to me. No thanks. Or else that’s how I felt, until about a year ago!

Sean has been on a kick lately (a long kick), starting last year when we kicked off a version of this with Troon Winery in Carlton, Oregon at Porklandia. We wanted to try new and different recipes with pork belly. So as a good partner often does, I indulged him when he convinced me we should do pork belly burnt ends.6 ingredients
Gluten free, Paleo • Serves 8-10
Meat
5 lbs
Pork belly
Condiments
1 cup
Favorite bbq sauce
2
Tblsp honey
Baking & spices
1 cup
Dry rub
Oils & vinegars
3 tbsp
Olive oil, extra virgin
Dairy
3
Tblsp unsalted butter