Name: Pork Burnt Ends
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork Shoulder; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 teaspoons Garlic; 0.333 cup Honey; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning; Green Onions

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Pork Burnt Ends

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the pork shoulder into bite sized pieces, trimming off excess fat as needed.

Add the pork pieces to a bowl, drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with all purpose seasoning.

Place the pork pieces into a baking dish, and cover with tin foil. Bake for 1 hour.

In a bowl, whisk together the honey, garlic, onion powder and red pepper flakes.

Remove the meat from the oven, uncover, and pour the sauce over the pork.

Stir to combine, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.

Remove the pork again, stir and cook for 30 minutes longer. If there is hardly any water at this point, place a small amount in the bottom of the dish before returning to the oven.

Serve garnished with chopped green onions.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Against the Grain 🔪
Slice your pork shoulder against the grain before cubing to ensure maximum tenderness and better caramelization on each burnt end piece.
Render the Fat First 🧈
Sear the pork cubes fat-side down in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes to render the fat and create a golden crust before adding honey and garlic.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Toast the garlic, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in the pan drippings for 30 seconds before adding the meat to amplify their savory depth.
Honey Glaze at the End ⏰
Add honey during the final 2 minutes of cooking rather than at the start to prevent burning and achieve a beautiful, sticky caramelized coating.
Green Onion Garnish Trick 🧅
Reserve half your sliced green onions to add fresh after cooking, mixing them with the charred ones for a bright, layered onion flavor that cuts through the richness.