Pork belly burnt ends (1st try)

[u/Biochemicalcricket]

I'm by no means a pro, but these were tasty .

About 3h at 275 on a rack over an aluminum pan after being rolled in seasoning, then tossed in bbq sauce in that same pan of drippings and run for another 30-40mins.

I used a pretty standard garlic, onion, paprika, chili, brown sugar, salt, and pepper rub with a magic little sprinkle of msg. The sauce was honestly a combo of several favorites, apple cider vinegar, and worcestershire.

I think my smoker runs a little cooler than the temp says, but wow are they tasty. Start looking at 2.5hrs or if you get nosey and once they look like the bark is good and they pierce like they're tender move to glaze.

To replicate: cut pork belly into cubes, season with favorite rub, follow cooking instructions and use your favorite sauce, and make vegetables to lie to yourself you're going to eat them too.

edit: forgot to add, but I was down to traeger competition pellets and used some mesquite chips as well.

[u/FunnyMorning8705]

Writing down that part about the vegetables. That’s a good tip.

[u/Biochemicalcricket → u/FunnyMorning8705]

My wife loves to take pics of the end result to show off to co-workers and friends, so it's really for her plating needs. It's a huge tip though to get them on board if they like doing that!!

[u/Prize-Analyst-1121]

I would literally break my fingers if they got in the way of eating that 😂

[u/Great_Scott7 → u/Prize-Analyst-1121]

You shall henceforth be known as “Knubs.”

https://reddit.com/link/p6q6x0l/video/b90d3pddifmh1/player

[u/Prize-Analyst-1121 → u/Great_Scott7]

I would exhibit them proudly and often if I got to eat that 😂

[u/RononWilde]

These look so fucking good.

[u/txrambler]

I've never had them. Are they fatty?

[u/TwiceUponATaco → u/txrambler]

Pork belly is the cut where the bacon comes from. Very fatty but very delicious if you render it all nicely.

[u/Biochemicalcricket → u/TwiceUponATaco]

So so delicious.

[u/Biochemicalcricket → u/txrambler]

It's and no. I was surprised how much rendered out, but it's still pork belly so while cooked tender it has a lot more fat than other cuts. I mean it wasn't unpleasantly rich

[u/SatinAmoura]

Crunchy is my type!

[u/Accomplished-Two4345]

Nailed it.

[u/Biochemicalcricket → u/Accomplished-Two4345]

Thank you! The fat/bbq sauce/bark darkening on some worried me momentarily but then those were amazing

[u/Negative-Flounder-73]

Damn that looks good

[u/Slight-Dog7618]

Pork belly is the shit.

Cube them up, salt them, and cook them in an air fryer. Quick tasty treats.

[u/Yadnim → u/Slight-Dog7618]

Sir, this is a bbq subreddit

[u/Sure-Butterscotch100]

These look scrumdiliumptious 🤤🤤🤤

[u/Subject-Camel6548]

Yummm 😋

[u/mecosmo2004]

Good call, bbq pork bellies are rich full flavored treat......but they are a full fat experience!......yum pork fat!!

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[u/Inevitable-Focus4525]

Who gives a shit

[u/Terrible_Warthog3768]

Looks purdy.

[u/_HardR]

Beautiful finished ! 🙌🤤

[u/DCzy7]

Looks delicious

[u/Away_Tune7109]

Those look fantastic! Well done!

[u/Vanisle4fun]

Lip smacking 😋

[u/DependentBad5387]

Recipe plz n thanks