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cut up pork belly before smoking

Chipotle Honey Burnt Ends

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Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Skinless pork belly cut into 1" x 1" cubes
  • A few tablespoons of avocado oil
  • Favorite BBQ rub
  • Apple wood chunks for smoking
  • Apple cider vinegar for spritzing
Chipotle Honey Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cups honey
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 chipotle peppers seeded and diced
Other Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup water optional, to adjust thickness
  • 4-6 pads of unsalted butter
  • Additional brown sugar for coating
  • Aluminum foil for covering

Method
 

  1. Slice pork belly into 1" x 1" cubes.
  2. Toss with avocado oil, then season with BBQ rub.
  3. Smoke at 250 degrees with apple wood for 45 minutes, then spritz with vinegar every 30-40 minutes.
  4. Prepare Chipotle Honey Sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients.
  5. After 2-2.5 hours of smoking, toss pork with butter, brown sugar, and sauce in a foil pan.
  6. Cover and smoke for another 45-60 minutes.
  7. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving.