Blazing Honey Buffalo Pork Belly Burnt Ends

🔥 Sweet, spicy, and tangy, these Blazing Honey Buffalo Pork Belly Burnt Ends are the ultimate GAMEDAY MVP. Straight from the recipe wizard himself, @tftibbq, this one’s officially part of our gameday rotation. Juicy, smoky pork belly cubes get hit with Blazing Star Scorpion Rub, slow smoked, then tossed in buttery buffalo sauce and finished with hot honey. Each bite is pure sweet heat perfection.

📋Quick Recipe Card

🛒Ingredients

For the Pork Belly Burnt Ends:

• 4 lbs pork belly, cut into 1½-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp Blazing Star Scorpion Rub
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup buffalo sauce (like Lane’s One Legged Chicken or your favorite)
• 3 tbsp hot honey (Melinda’s Hot Honey or similar)
• Everything bagel seasoning (for garnish)

 🔥Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Pork Belly
   Trim and cube pork belly into 1½-inch chunks using a sharp chef’s knife. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Season Generously
   Coat all sides evenly with Blazing Star Scorpion Rub. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes while the smoker preheats.
3. Smoke the Pork Belly
   Place the cubes on a wire rack or directly on your smoker grates.
   Smoke at 250°F for 3 hours, or until the fat renders and the edges begin to caramelize.
4. Buffalo Butter Bath
   Transfer the smoked pork belly cubes into a foil pan. Add buffalo sauce and melted butter, tossing to coat.
   Cover with foil and return to the smoker for 1 hour.
5. Add the Sweet Heat
   Remove the foil, drizzle hot honey over the pork, and stir gently. Smoke uncovered for another 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to glaze and thicken.
6. Finish and Serve
   Plate the burnt ends, drizzle with more hot honey, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Serve immediately and watch them disappear!

💡Pro Tips

• For crispier burnt ends, smoke the last 15 minutes at 275°F.
• Use a wire rack under your pork belly to make flipping and cleanup easier.
• Want more heat? Add a dash of Blazing Star Reaper Rub to your buffalo butter mixture.
• Perfect for sliders, tacos, or just grabbing straight off the tray!

🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star Scorpion Rub
• Blazing Star Reaper Rub (optional for extra heat)