These Honey BBQ Spam Burnt Ends are all about smoky flavor, sticky-sweet BBQ sauce, and ridiculously easy preparation. Cubes of Spam get coated in Kosmos Q Honey Killer Bee Rub, smoked until golden and caramelized, then tossed in a buttery brown sugar BBQ sauce that turns into a thick, sticky glaze.
They're finished with another layer of Kosmos Q OP X-1 Competition BBQ Sauce for that glossy burnt-end finish. They're quick, beginner-friendly, packed with flavor, and perfect as an appetizer, game-day snack, or BBQ side. Let's get to it.
2 (12 oz) Cans Spam, Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Butter, Cubed
Remove the 2 cans of Spam from their packaging and cut each one into 1-inch cubes.
Place all of the Spam cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Kosmos Q Honey Killer Bee evenly over the Spam.
Toss the cubes until every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning.
The Honey Killer Bee Rub adds that sweet, savory flavor while helping the Spam develop a beautiful golden color as it smokes.
Preheat your smoker or grill to 275°F.
This recipe works great on a pellet grill, charcoal smoker, or kettle grill, as long as you're cooking with indirect heat.
Once the smoker is heated and holding steady at 275°F, you're ready to get those Spam cubes on the grate.
Arrange the seasoned Spam cubes on a wire rack or place them directly on the grill grates.
Leave a little space between each cube so the smoke can circulate around them.
Close the lid and smoke the Spam for about 30 to 40 minutes.
You're looking for the edges to start darkening and the cubes to develop a rich golden color.
This first stage is where the smoke really starts working its way into the Spam and building that delicious BBQ flavor.
Once the Spam cubes have picked up some color, transfer them to an aluminum pan.
Add 0.5 cup of Kosmos Q OP X-1 Competition BBQ Sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cubed butter.
Toss everything together until the Spam cubes are completely coated in the sauce mixture.
The butter adds richness, while the brown sugar helps create that thick, sticky glaze that makes burnt ends so good.
Return the pan to the smoker and cook for another 30 to 40 minutes.
Stir the Spam cubes once halfway through the cook to make sure they're evenly coated and caramelizing on all sides.
As they cook, the sauce will begin to thicken and turn sticky while the edges of the Spam caramelize.
Keep an eye on them during this final stage. You're looking for deeply caramelized edges and a thick, glossy sauce coating every cube.
Remove the pan from the smoker and immediately add the remaining 0.25 cup of Kosmos Q OP X-1 Competition BBQ Sauce.
Toss the hot Spam burnt ends until every piece is coated in that final layer of BBQ sauce.
This last coating gives the burnt ends their signature glossy finish and adds another hit of sweet, smoky BBQ flavor.
Serve the Honey BBQ Spam Burnt Ends immediately while they're hot and sticky.
You get smoky, caramelized edges, a sweet honey-forward seasoning, buttery brown sugar BBQ flavor, and a glossy finish in every bite.
They're easy enough for a beginner but packed with enough flavor to disappear quickly at your next cookout.
Serve them as an appetizer, game-day snack, or BBQ side dish and watch them go.
Simple prep. Big BBQ flavor. And one seriously addictive bite.
Take a bite, enjoy every second, and don't forget to snap a photo of your finished Honey BBQ Spam Burnt Ends.
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