Smoked Pork Butt Burnt Ends On Pellet Grill
This Smoked Pork Butt Burnt Ends recipe transforms pork shoulder into juicy, tender morsels of meat using a pellet grill. Just season the pork with a flavorful dry rub, smoke it low and slow, then finish it off with a sweet maple glaze.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 993kcal
Ingredients
- 8-10 pound pork butt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pork Butt Dry Rub
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pork Butt Burnt Ends Glaze
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Prepare The Pork Butt
- Preheat your smoker to 225℉.
- Cut the pork butt into one-inch cubes. The layers of fat add flavor and moisture so I don't recommend trimming the fat out.
- Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl or empty shaker.
- Toss the pork butt cubes with olive oil and generously sprinkle the meat with dry rub. Toss until each piece is coated evenly. Place the seasoned pork cubes on a grill pan, leaving space between each one.
Smoke The Pork Butt Cubes
- Close the lid and smoke the pork belly cubes for 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160℉.
- Transfer the smoked meat to a large foil pan (for easy cleanup). Combine butter, BBQ sauce, and maple syrup in a saucepan and heat on low until the butter is melted. Pour the mixture over the meat and toss to coat each piece in the glaze.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and smoke for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 200℉.
- Remove the foil from the pan, turn the smoker to 300℉, and smoke the meat for 10-15 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove the burnt ends from the smoker, transfer them to a serving dish, and serve as is hot off the grill, in sliders, on top of salads, or on a barbecue platter. Enjoy!
Notes
- Check the internal temp with a meat thermometer.
- Do not overcook.
- Stir a few times at the end to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 993kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 114g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 373mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 2195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 913IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 8mg
