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Pork Butt Burnt Ends

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Tender, smoky, and caramelized, these Pork Butt Burnt Ends are coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, packed with flavor from brown sugar and BBQ seasoning. Perfect for any barbecue lover!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pork butt (7 pounds)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Yellow mustard (for binding)
  • 2 sticks of butter

Instructions

  1. Slice the pork butt into 1 ½ inch steaks, then cube each steak into 1-inch by 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place the pork butt cubes into a deep dish and drizzle yellow mustard over the top to act as a binder for the seasoning.
  3. Mix the cubes to ensure they are evenly coated with mustard.
  4. Season the pork cubes on all sides with BBQ seasoning.
  5. Arrange the pork cubes on wire kitchen racks for easy transferring.
  6. Set your smoker to 250°F (121°C) and smoke the cubes for about 3 hours, spritzing with water or beer every 30 minutes.
  7. Once the pork cubes develop a nice bark, remove them from the smoker and place them into a BBQ tray.
  8. Slice the butter into pads and place them throughout the BBQ tray. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of the pork cubes.
  9. Drizzle BBQ sauce over the pork and dust with additional seasoning.
  10. Cover the BBQ tray with aluminum foil and increase the smoker temperature to 300°F (149°C). Let the pork braise for 1 hour.
  11. After 1 hour, drain the liquid from the BBQ tray and coat the burnt ends with more BBQ sauce. Return to the smoker for an additional 30 minutes.
  12. Plate up the tender and saucy burnt ends on a serving tray and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure to spritz the pork cubes every 30 minutes during the smoking process for a juicy result.
  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor of the burnt ends.
  • For a richer taste, let the pork rest for a few minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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