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Grilling 24x7 » Recipes » Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

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Everyone loves to make smoked pork belly burnt ends but what if we took it a step further by wrapping it in bacon?

What if we want even further by using slab bacon instead of raw pork belly?

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Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

What if we went even further and smoked it on a pellet grill, then glazed them in bbq sauce?

And that my, friends is, how bacon inception was born. This recipe for pork belly burnt ends goes off the rails in a most delicious way and makes you question everything you thought you knew about bacon.

Speaking of bacon, checkout these other porky recipes from grilling 24×7: Bacon Burnt Ends Using Slab Bacon, Bacon and Smoked Gouda Corn Casserole, Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

pork belly burnt ends wrapped in bacon and glazed with bbq sauce

What Part of the Pig Does the Pork Belly Come From?

Pork Belly is a fatty section located on the underside of the pig attached to the loin and spare ribs. Most pork belly is cured and turned into slab bacon or roasted and sliced.

Pork Belly may have the skin attached, which will become very crispy when dried and roasted. The skin may be removed and turned into pork rinds or chicharrones.

slab bacon wrapped in bacon glazed with bbq sauce

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What is Slab Bacon?

Slab Bacon is just a Pork Belly that has been cured with salt, sugar, and other ingredients. Both products are raw and should be cooked before serving.

smoked bacon wrapped in bacon with dry rub seasoning

Step By Step Instructions to make Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Start with about a 3-pound piece of Slab Bacon and cut it into 1.5-2 inch cubes.

Wrap each cube with one slice of bacon, then season with your favorite dry rub. Used Big Poppa Smokers Sweet Money Rub, which is fantastic for pork.

Once the Bacon wrapped bacon is seasoned, place each cube on a baking rack then set it in the smoker set at 250 degrees F for about 3 hours.

Once the bacon has a deep mahogany color, remove the pork belly from the smoker and place it in an aluminum pan. Then cover and return to the smoker for about two more hours until the pork belly is tender.

Glaze each cube of pork belly with BBQ sauce. I used a fantastic sauce from Utz Works 181 Competition Sauce.

Place the pork belly back on the smoker for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has candied up on the meat. Now you may taste what smoked pork belly burnt ends on crack taste like. Pure Pork Perfection!!!

Pork Belly Burnt Ends in the Oven

If you sadly don’t have a smoker or just want to make pork belly burnt ends in the oven, I’ve got you covered.

Follow all of the same instructions above but set the baking rack on top of a sheet pan and bake in the oven set at 300 degrees F. for about 90 minutes instead of 2 hours.

Then transfer to a container and cover, and bake for another hour.

Finally place the pork belly burnt ends back on the rack, glaze with sauce and bake for 15 minutes until the sauce has been candied up and attached to the meat.

pork belly burnt ends dipped in bbq sauce
pork belly burnt ends dipped in bbq sauce

Tips for Making Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Everything affects your cook time when smoking. The temperature outside, the humidity the type of smoker you’re using. Cook to color and tenderness, not to time and temperature. Smoking takes practice, and it’s not an exact science.

Try to cut the pork belly into evenly sized cubes so all the pieces will cook in about the same amount of time.

Shake off as much excess sauce as possible when glazing the pork belly burnt ends. You don’t want the sauce to overpower the meat. If you don’t want to sauce the burnt ends, don’t. Some people prefer the dry rub, and that’s totally ok.

Serve with pickles. Whenever I’m eating something rich and fatty like pork belly, I like to have something with vinegar tang to cut through all the richness. Pickled Jalapeños, Okra, or green beans are also great options.

pork belly burnt ends dipped in bbq sauce

Questions about Making Pork Bally Burnt Ends?

What type of Wood is best for smoking pork belly?

Most of the time I prefer using a blend of hardwood and fruitwoods. Hickory is always a solid wood for smoking pork and fruitwoods like cherry, peach and apple work great as well.

Can I use pork belly instead of slab bacon in this recipe?

Yes, just be sure to remove the top layer of skin before wrapping in bacon

Can I make pork belly burnt ends using my grill?

Sure, Just set your grill up for duel zone cooking so that the pork belly burnt ends are not over direct heat. if you are using a gas grill take a handful of wood chips or pellets and and make a pouch using aluminum foil. poke a few holes in the foil and set the pouch over direct flame so that it begins to smolder.

should I use thick cut or regular-sliced bacon for this recipe?

for this recipe I prefer to use regular sliced bacon. The thick cut doesn’t render down as much and can end up chewy.

Where can I buy Slab Bacon?

Most butcher shops will have unsliced slab bacon. just ask them for a 3 pound portion of unsliced slab bacon and they should have it. Some grocery stores will

pork belly burnt ends wrapped in bacon and glazed with bbq sauce

Need More Bacon Inspired Recipes?

  • Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
  • Smoked Bacon Wrapped Leg of Lamb
  • Bacon Burnt Ends Using Slab Bacon
  • Bacon and Smoked Gouda Corn Casserole
  • Moink Balls – Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Bake
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Bacon Inception: Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends are taken to another level using slab bacon wrapped in bacon then glazed in bq sauce.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine BBQ
Keyword Bacon Inception, Bacon wrapped bacon, Pork belly burnt ends
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 550kcal

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • aluminum pans
  • baking rack

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Sliced Bacon regular cut
  • 3 lbs Slab Bacon
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
  • ¾ cup BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Start with about a 3 pound piece of Slab Bacon and cut into 1.5-2 inch cubes.
  • Wrap each cube with one sliced of bacon then season with your favorite dry rub. Used Big Poppa Smokers Sweet Money Rub which is fantastic for pork.
  • Once the Bacon wrapped bacon is seasoned place each cube on a baking rack then set in the smoker set at 250 degrees F for about 3 hours.
  • Once the bacon has a deep mahogany color remove the pork belly from the smoker and place in an aluminum pan then cover and return to the smoker for about 2 more hours until the pork belly is tender.
  • Glaze each cube of pork belly with BBQ sauce. I used a fantastic sauce from Utz Works 181 Competition Sauce.
  • Place the pork belly back on the smoker for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has candied up on the meat. Now you may taste what pork belly burnt ends on crack taste like. Pure Pork Perfection!!!

Notes

Portion size is 2-3 cubes depending on size.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1690mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Facts
Bacon Inception: Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 1690mg73%
Potassium 271mg8%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 100IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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