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Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Pork belly burnt ends are a delicious and savory snack that are perfect for a backyard barbecue or camping trip. These burnt ends are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. In this recipe, we will show you how to cook pork belly burnt ends on an open fire.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork belly
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions:

  1. Trim and Cube the Pork Belly - Trim the excess fat and cube the pork belly into bite-sized pieces, about 3cm in size.

  2. Make the Dry Rub - In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to create the dry rub.

  3. Season the Pork Belly - Coat the cubed pork belly with the dry rub, making sure each piece is well coated. You can either dust each cube or toss them in the bowl of your spice mixture

  4. Soak the Wood Chips - Soak your wood chips in water for at least an hour before you start cooking. This will help them produce smoke and infuse the meat with a delicious smoky flavor.

  5. Build the Fire - Build a fire in your fire pit or grill using hardwood charcoal or wood. Once the fire is hot, add the soaked wood chips to create smoke.

  6. Cook the Pork Belly - Place the pork belly cubes onto a grill rack and place the rack over the fire. Cook the pork belly for one and a half to two hours, or until the outside is crispy and the inside is tender.

  7. Glaze the Pork Belly - Brush the BBQ sauce onto the pork belly cubes, stoke the fire and let them cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the sauce has caramelized and the pork belly cubes are coated in a delicious glaze.

  8. Serve - Remove the pork belly cubes from the grill and let them cool for a few minutes. Skewer each cube with a toothpick and serve with your favorite BBQ sauce or dip.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the pork belly reaches 65C internal temp before serving.
  • If you're feeling lazy, you can cook the pork belly cubes in the oven at 80 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes to an hour, glaze them and cook over a hot fire to crispen them up.
  • You can experiment with different types of wood chips to achieve different flavours. Hickory, applewood, and cherry wood are all great options.
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