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
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

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Cuisine

American

Servings

5–6 people

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Fire up the Prime Pellet Grill for the ultimate BBQ snack—smoky, sweet, and tender pork belly burnt ends.

Cook Mode

Glazed pork belly burnt ends, showing the caramelized edges and tender meat texture

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!