Pork belly burnt ends question

[sweenner]

I was wondering if anyone has ever made pork belly burnt ends by smoking, on say Friday, and then finishing them on Sunday? Will they still turn out? Or will the texture not be right?

 

[fowldarr]

I’ve never tried it that way. I’m sure it would be fine, but maybe not ‘as good’

 

[civilsmoker]

Yes, and in fact it would be my preference. smoke up first then prep a second time, here is a tread with a couple of examples of preparations after the initial smoke.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/big-bald-brown-sugar-belly.284689/

 

[sweenner]

I knew someone would find a great link. Thanks civilsmoker!

going to try doing this as part of the family Thanksgiving this weekend, but will not be near my smoker...hence the needing to do it in advance.
Will update this with some pics of how it turns out!

 

[civilsmoker]

You are welcome, it will work great! Pork belly is forgiving enough to smoke it once then vacuum seal & freeze for later.

As in the examples you don’t need to smoke it a second time to have great results. It makes a good breakfast, lunch, or dinner!!!! It will be a perfect contrast to all the turkey. Just think of a batch on some left over rolls! Or sliced with cheese and crackers.....Yum.

 

[sweenner]

Smoker is heating up. Going to run at 235* for about 3 hours on a mix of apple and maple.

 

[jcam222]

I’ve used leftover pork belly for burnt ends and it came out great. I love them