Description
These pork belly burnt ends are packed with irresistible flavor and are simple to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients, they make a fantastic comfort food for any gathering or quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork belly, cut into large bite size cubes
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1.5 tbsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the pork belly into large, 2" chunks and coat all sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the pork belly on the rack with the fat side facing up, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Bake for 3 hours, then remove the baking sheet from the oven and increase the temperature to 350°F.
- Brush each piece with BBQ sauce and return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the sauce is hot and caramelized.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter flavor, reduce the amount of brown sugar.
Try using different BBQ sauces to customize the taste.
Ensure the pork pieces are placed well apart to achieve an even caramelization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg