Traeger Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Step 1

Remove the silver skin from the pork belly using a boning knife. You'll see some of the fatty skin is very thin with a silvery shine to it. Slice and pull off to remove. This doesn't cook down and stays a bit tough so it's best to remove it.

Step 2

Slice pork belly COLD into 1" cubes

Step 3

Place pork belly cubes in a large bowl and toss with bbq seasoning rub. Heavily coat all sides.

Step 4

Let rest for 15 minutes so seasoning adheres to belly bites

Step 5

Preheat Traeger to 250 and be sure you have enough pellets in the smoker. I recommend Cherry or Hickory for this recipe.

Step 6

Place pork belly bites on oven-safe racks fat side up. For 3 lbs I used two racks. Place racks onto the Traeger - preferably on the top rack if it's large enough.

Step 7

Smoke for two hours. Check the temp with your meat thermometer and remove when the bites are 200 degrees.

Step 8

Move bites to a grill skillet or disposable aluminum pan. Toss with bbq sauce so they are lightly coated. You don't want them to be sitting in sauce.

Step 9

Place pan back in grill for 15 minutes and then remove and eat!