First try at Pork Belly Burnt Ends

[Shootr]

After finally getting lucky and scoring a reasonably priced belly, I get to try making burnt ends with it.

Went big on the cubes (1.5" or so), some rub, and onto the cooling racks (whomever mentioned this is genius - best $15 I spent on a grill accessory).

On the pellet grill (apple wood) at 250 with the smoke tube for a few hours... More to follow as things progress.

 

[Shootr]

So-so bark, the pellet tube didn't burn well. (Self - inflicted: filled it last night but it rained - enough humidity to retard the burn. It's Arizona - we don't think of these things!)

But hitting 165/170, so piled into a pan with local wildflower honey, brown sugar and couple sticks of butter.

Back on for couple more hours

 

[Ed Crain]

Same here first time yours look good

 

[Shootr]

View attachment 387122 Same here first time yours look good

Back at ya! I've never eaten these, let alone made them - so pretty hopeful they turn out well.

 

[SmokinLogs]

Looking delicious. Let’s us know how they turn out!

 

[SonnyE]

I just had to try these after Preacher Man posted his.
They were a huge hit at the Christmas Eve Party at the Daughter and SIL's house.
The DIL had 3-4 helpings herself. And she's a hardbody. So she really watches what she eats.
You will really enjoy these!
I served mine in a crock pot on warm.

 

[Shootr]

Oh sweet mother of fire...

Bringing them to the cigar lounge for super bowl "appetizer throwdown" ... I think I got a shot.

 

[gmc2003]

Those look great, and good luck with throw down.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[Tex1911]

Fantastic. Ya know, I'm surprised Pork Bellies don't get the recognition they deserve. You'd think they would be easy to get at any food store but they seem to be quite elusive. I wonder why? They are truly the hidden Gem and so versatile. I mean, Bacon, Pork Roast, burnt ends, fried skin (aka Cracklins is what we call em).

I bet they will be a big hit for anyone that hasn't had em before. Good job, they look delicious!

 

[Shootr]

I think they liked it. Does this count as winning a cooking contest?

 

[Preacher Man]

I think they liked it. Does this count as winning a cooking contest?
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Winner winner pork belly dinner!