Pork Shoulder Bites

Pork shoulder bites are a great alternative to classic  burnt ends.  They are more meaty, just as flavorful with no chewy fatty ends.  Seasoned with a great BBQ rub and brushed with your favorite BBQ sauce, these little nuggets are a perfect treat that just melt in your mouth!

Step 1: Prep the pork shoulder bites

Cut up the pork shoulder into 1 inch by 1 inch cubes. Season with your choice of BBQ rub, I used Dad’s All Purpose Rub which is my go to pork BBQ rub.

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Step 2: Smoke the pork shoulder bites

Make sure the pork shoulder cubes are coated on all sides and put them directly on the grill grates at 275 degrees, indirect heat.

Step 3: Sauce up the pork shoulder nuggets

After 3 hours on the grill, put the pork bites in a foil pan, add cubed butter, brown sugar and cover with your choice of BBQ sauce.  I used Sweet Baby Rays which is my go to when I do not make my own sauce.  Place the pan on the grill and cook an additional 45 minutes or so. Be sure to rest them 15-20 minutes because they will be HOT!

And they turned out delicious! Sweet, smokey, super tender, like little nuggets of porky meaty goodness. These pork shoulder bites are a crowd favorite around my house.  Give them a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

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Pork Shoulder Bites

Pork shoulder bites are a great alternative to classic  burnt ends.  They are more meaty, just as flavorful with no chewy fatty ends.

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 People

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 6 lbs Pork shoulder
• ▢ 1/4 cup BBQ rub
• ▢ 1/2 stick Unsalted butter
• ▢ 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• ▢ 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions 

• Cut up the pork shoulder into 1 inch by 1 inch cubes
• Season with your choice of BBQ rub.
• Place the bites directly on the grill grates at 275degrees, indirect heat.
• After 3 hours on the grill, put the pork bites in a foil pan.
• Add cubed butter, brown sugar and cover with your choice of BBQ sauce.
• Cover the pan with foil and place back on the grill for an additional 45 minutes until the bites are caramelized.

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