If you're looking for an easy appetizer that's guaranteed to impress, these Pork Belly Pinwheels are about to become your new favorite recipe.
Made with just four simple ingredients-pork belly, BBQ rub, BBQ sauce, and skewers-these crispy, caramelized pinwheels are packed with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. While you can cook on a smoker, this version is made right in the oven, making it perfect for anyone craving BBQ-style flavor without firing up the grill.
Whether you're hosting game day, planning a backyard gathering, or simply looking for a unique pork belly recipe, these Oven-Baked Pork Belly Pinwheels are always a hit.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy oven-baked recipe
- Crispy edges and tender center
- Great appetizer or party food
- Only 4 ingredients
Ingredients
- Pork belly, sliced into long strips
- BBQ rub (or All Night Seasoning)
- BBQ sauce
- 4 skewers
See recipe card for quantities.
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Instructions
Step 1: Season the Pork Belly
Lay the pork belly strips flat and season generously with BBQ rub on all sides.
step 2: Roll and Skewer
Roll each strip into a pinwheel shape and secure with skewers.
Step 3: Bake
Place on a wire rack and into an oven preheated to 300°F.
Bake for approximately 2 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and the fat has rendered.
Step 4: Sauce the Pinwheels
Brush each pinwheel with BBQ sauce.
Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize.
Pro Tips
Use a Wire Rack
Elevating the pork belly allows heat to circulate around the pinwheels and helps the fat render evenly.
Don't Rush the Cook
Low and slow cooking creates tender pork belly and prevents the meat from becoming tough.
Sauce Near the End
Adding BBQ sauce during the final minutes prevents burning while creating a sticky glaze.
What Are Pork Belly Pinwheels?
Pork Belly Pinwheels are strips of pork belly with BBQ rub, rolled into spirals, secured with skewers, and roasted until tender.
During the final minutes of cooking, brush with BBQ sauce to create a sticky, caramelized glaze that takes them over the top.
They're crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with sweet and smoky BBQ flavor.
Can You Make Pork Belly Pinwheels on a Smoker?
Absolutely, If you have a smoker, cook them at 275°F until tender, then glaze with BBQ sauce during the final 20 minutes.
The smoker adds another layer of flavor, but the oven version is every bit as delicious and much more accessible.
Final Bite.
These Oven-Baked Pork Belly Pinwheels prove that incredible BBQ flavor doesn't require a smoker. With just four ingredients and minimal prep, you'll end up with crispy, sticky, melt-in-your-mouth bites that are perfect for parties, game day, or weekend snacking.
Simple ingredients, big flavor, and guaranteed crowd appeal-what's not to love?
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Pork Belly Pinwheels (Easy Oven-Baked BBQ Appetizer)
Made with just four simple ingredients-pork belly, BBQ rub, BBQ sauce, and skewers-these crispy, caramelized pinwheels are packed with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. While they can be cooked on a smoker, this version is made right in the oven, making it perfect for anyone craving BBQ-style flavor without firing up the grill.
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly, sliced into long strips
- 3 tablespoons BBQ rub
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 4 skewers
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300°F and place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
- Season pork belly strips on all sides with BBQ rub.
- Roll each strip into a pinwheel and secure with a skewer.
- Arrange pinwheels on the wire rack.
- Bake for 2 hours, until tender and the fat is rendered. (Internal temperature is 175 F)
- Brush with BBQ sauce and bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 200 F.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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