Bacon Burnt Ends
Bacon Burnt Ends
Posted by Boss Hog Credit: Grilling24x7.com on Apr 10th 2023
Bacon burnt ends are really popular now. Why not, these are tender bits of pork belly with a delicious smoky flavor. Experiment with different rubs and sauces to find your masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Slab Bacon
- 4 tbsp dry rub
Optional
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Set up your smoking kettle so that the coals are lit on only one side and the vent opening of the dome is opposite the coals. Place the grill grate in and bring the grill temperature to about 300 degrees F.
- Cube the bacon into 2 inch chunks then season on all sides with dry rub.
- Once your kettle has reached temperature add in a few handfuls of wood chips, I like apple, cherry or hickory for this recipe.
- Place Burnt Ends in a wire cooling rack on the opposite side of the coals. Cook for 1 hour.
- Check color and if you're happy with the color, transfer to an aluminum pan and cover with foil. Continue to cook over indirect heat for another 90 minutes to 2 hrs until Bacon Burnt Ends are tender. Use a toothpick or probe thermometer to test for tenderness.