Pork Belly Burnt Ends Recipe - Smoked Pork Belly on the BBQ

habanero peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños offer a milder heat while maintaining flavor.

peach preserves

🥗Healthier: unsweetened peach puree

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Peach puree reduces sugar content while still providing peach flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can control sugar and additives.

Cube the pork belly into 1.5-2 inch cubes.

Apply hot sauce to the pork belly and then coat with BBQ rub.

Preheat the grill to 225°F and add hardwood for smoking.

Place the pork belly on the grill and smoke for 2-3 hours until a nice bark forms.

Remove the pork belly from the grill and transfer to a saucepan.

Add pork belly, butter, BBQ sauce, and a little apple cider vinegar to the saucepan and mix.

Cover the saucepan with foil and return to the grill, increasing the temperature to 250°F.

Cook for an additional 1 hour and 45 minutes until tender, then remove the foil and cook for another 5-10 minutes to set the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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