If you’re looking for the ultimate sweet-and-smoky BBQ appetizer, these Smoked Pineapple Pork Belly Burnt Ends deliver every time. Tender cubes of pork belly are slowly smoked until perfectly juicy, then coated in a rich pineapple BBQ glaze for an irresistible combination of smoky, sweet, and sticky flavors. Every bite is packed with melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd on game day, hosting a backyard barbecue, or simply treating yourself to an incredible weekend cook, this easy recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite. Serve these pineapple pork belly burnt ends as an appetizer, party snack, or alongside your favorite barbecue sides for a meal that’s sure to impress.
Smoked Pineapple Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds pork belly
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the rub
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
Pineapple BBQ sauce/glaze
- 1/2 pineapple (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3-4 garlic cloves (diced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne