Spam burnt ends are a playful and delicious twist on the beloved traditional barbecue classic of brisket burnt ends. They are famous for their crispy outer sweet crust and melt-in-your-mouth centers. This version swaps out the brisket for Spam, a well-known camping canned meat product. This makes it a more accessible and faster option without sacrificing the unique characteristics that define burnt ends.
The appeal of Spam burnt ends lies in their simplicity, which still achieves the bold flavors. With a few pantry staples, you can transform a humble can of Spam into bite-sized cubes of smoky, sticky goodness. The cooking process involves smoking the Spam, allowing it to develop a firm texture and absorb smoky flavors, then finishing it in a sweet and savory glaze.
Perfect for casual gatherings, group camping trips, or game day snacks, as finger food, Spam burnt ends make an easy, affordable, and crowd-pleasing option. They deliver everything loved about traditional burnt ends in a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost.
Spam Burnt Ends Recipe
Ingredients
Honey Glaze
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons Meat Church Honey Bacon BBQ Rub or similar sweet rub
Spam Burnt Ends
- 4 cans spam
- 2 tablespoons Lanes Sweet Heat & Garlic Comb or similar sweet rub
- 2 tablespoon Meat Church Honey Bacon BBQ Rub or similar sweet rub
Equipment
- disposable half pan
- grill
- 2 chunks cherry wood
Directions
Honey Glaze
- In a heatproof pot, add the BBQ sauce and butter, then heat until the butter has melted.
- Add the honey and rub to the glaze, then stir to combine.
Spam Burnt Ends
- Cut the spam into even cubes and place them in a disposable half pan.
- Evenly coat the spam with the rubs.Tip: You can use any rub or rubs you prefer, but be sure to use a low-salt rub as the spam is already very salty.
- Lay out the spam burnt ends onto a grill tray.
To Cook
- Heat the grill to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add to chunks of cherry wood.
- Place the tray of spam burnt ends into the preheated grill. Smoke for 1 hour, then remove.
- Return the spam burnt ends to the disposable half pan, then drizzle with a third of the glaze and toss to ensure they are all covered on all sides.
- Return the spam burnt ends in the half pan to the smoker for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
- Remove from the smoker and serve.
Nutritional Information
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