We’ve all eaten SPAM.
However, my mind was blown when Pitmaster Ree did SPAM burnt ends!
I’ve seen it grilled, fried and even sous vided. But never smoked then made into burnt ends.
Now they may not be your juicy pork belly ends but it can be a good substitute.
But from the first bite, your gonna want to go back for more! Let’s see how to make them!

4 Steps to EPIC SPAM Burnt Ends
1. Cube The Spam
Remove your SPAM from the can then cube it to 1.5” pieces. Or something bite-sized.

2. Smoke Your SPAM
Smoke at 225°F for 60-90 minutes, remove from grill and put in a foil pan.
Note: Ree is using a Traeger smoker for this cook.
3. Get Your Spam Saucy
Cover them in with BBQ sauce. You can use whatever sauce you like, however, Ree suggests Stubbs, which we also love!
4. Back to The Smoker
Then put the SPAM back in your smoker at 225°F for 30 minutes. Then remove, let me cool slightly, and enjoy. They are addictive you won’t be able to just eat one!

Want More Burnt Ends Recipes?
Love burnt ends as much as us?
Then you need some more recipes.
Pork Country Style Rib Burnt Ends
Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends on a Pit Boss
Spam Burnt Ends
Equipment
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 1 can SPAM
- .5 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Remove your SPAM from the can then cube it to 1.5” pieces. Or something bite-sized.
- Smoke at 225°F for 60-90 minutes, remove from grill, and put in a foil pan.
- Combine them with the BBQ sauce and mix well
- Then put the SPAM back in your smoker at 225°F for 30 minutes. Then remove, let me cool slightly, and enjoy.
Smoke On!
Charlie

Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I am head taste tester at Simply Meat Smoking! I love it grilling, smoking, and getting out in the yard with the kids! The family also love to test all my recipes (especially my EXTRA CRISPY pulled pork, smoky pork loin, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill)
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling adventures with you!
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