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Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Recipe Details

Author Susie Bulloch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours

Summary

Smoky, caramelized pork belly cubes glazed in a maple-bourbon BBQ sauce with a sweet-savory crust and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness—true meat candy from the smoker.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your smoker to 250°F using your preferred hardwood (maple, apple, or cherry work well).

  2. 2

    Lightly spray or coat the pork belly cubes with cooking oil and season liberally on all sides with Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub.

  3. 3

    Arrange the seasoned pork belly cubes on a cooling rack with space between each piece and place the rack on the smoker grates.

  4. 4

    Smoke for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature reads about 165-175°F.

  5. 5

    Transfer the pork belly cubes to a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Drizzle with about 1/2 cup Hey Grill Hey Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze and top with 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet with a lid and return to the smoker. Continue cooking at 250°F for 1.5-2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 195-205°F and the cubes probe like softened butter.

  7. 7

    Remove from the smoker and rest 15-20 minutes to let the sauce set. Serve with extra Maple Bourbon Glaze.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds pork belly (skin removed, cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub
  • as needed avocado oil or canola oil (for spraying or light coating)
  • 1/2 cup Hey Grill Hey Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces)
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