Easy Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Name: Easy Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 5–6 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes; 2 tbsp BBQ rub (we used Meat Candy); ½ cup BBQ sauce (such as Honey Glaze); ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp butter, melted

January 8, 2026|@vixster.bbq

Often called "meat candy," these decadent cubes melt in your mouth with a perfect balance of caramelized sugar and smoky rendered fat. This streamlined method ensures a sticky, glass-like glaze on the outside while keeping the interior buttery and tender.

Easy Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Servings

5–6 people

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes
2 tbsp BBQ rub (we used Meat Candy)
½ cup BBQ sauce (such as Honey Glaze)
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted

Directions

Prep the Pork Belly – Cut pork belly into cubes and place them on a wire rack inside a foil-lined pan.
Season & Smoke – Coat evenly with BBQ rub, then smoke at 225°F until tender (about 2 hours).
Sauce & Cook – Toss the smoked pork belly in BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and melted butter. Return to the smoker at 275°F for 45 minutes, uncovered.
Serve & Enjoy – Let rest for a few minutes, then dig in!