The Kitchen: Pork Belly Burnt Ends (Little Pillows of Love)
By Barry Christensen
By Barry Christensen
Pork belly burnt ends is a simple and classic smoker recipe. In this version, I took many pictures to show you the process. Costco is your go-to for this recipe since they sell pork belly already in strips without the skin.
Cut strips into one-inch cubes and season on all sides with Oink Rub (click for recipe)
Refrigerate overnight in a container
The next day give the cubes an extra dusting of Oink Rub, then place on a wire rack over a foil pan
Place in smoker that is running at 250 degrees and cook for 3 hours
After 3 hours, remove from smoker and place cubes in another foil pan with ½ cup BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp butter, and 3 tbsp maple syrup. Mix well, cover with foil, and place back in the smoker for another hour.
After the last hour they are ready to eat. Serve in the pan or transfer to a bowl and use cocktail skewers or forks to enjoy the little pillows of love.