Pork Country Style Rib Burnt Ends (Sticky, Smoky, and Absolutely Irresistible)
If you love burnt ends but don’t have the time (or the brisket) for the traditional method, this recipe is going to blow your mind. Using pork country style ribs gives you all the flavor and texture of classic burnt ends—smoky bark on the outside, juicy and tender inside—but in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients
- 4 lb Pork Country Style Ribs
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub (or your favorite pork seasoning)
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (use fruit wood or hickory if smoking).
- Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.4 lb Pork Country Style Ribs
- Rub olive oil over all sides of the ribs.3 tbsp Olive Oil
- Generously coat ribs with BBQ rub on all sides.1/4 cup Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub
- Place ribs over indirect heat and cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F (about 3–4 hours).
- Remove ribs and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Add rib cubes to an aluminum pan and sprinkle with another layer of BBQ rub.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs and mix well.1 cup BBQ Sauce
- Cover the pan with foil and return it to the smoker for 1 hour (target internal temp: 185°F).
- Remove foil and cook for an additional 30 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and thicken.
- Remove from smoker and serve hot. Enjoy!