Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Burnt Ends: 7 Tips for Perfect Results
Delicious and tender maple bourbon pork belly burnt ends. Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork Belly Skin removed
- 0.25 cup Maple Syrup Pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup Bourbon Your favorite brand
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Packed
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly.
- Place the pork belly in the smoker and cook for 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Remove the pork belly from the smoker and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, combine maple syrup and bourbon.
- Toss the pork belly cubes in the maple bourbon mixture.
- Return the pork belly cubes to the smoker and cook for another 2 hours, or until they are tender and caramelized.
- Let the pork belly rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve these burnt ends as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal. Enjoy!