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Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Delicious, sweet, and smoky pork belly burnt ends caramelized with maple syrup, bourbon, and BBQ sauce. Follow these steps for perfect meat candy.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork Belly cubed
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Maple Bourbon Seasoning
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Bourbon

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cube the pork belly into bite-sized pieces. Slather with oil and thoroughly season with Maple Bourbon seasoning. Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
  • Add the seasoned pork belly cubes onto the smoker and cook for 2.5 hours.
  • Remove the pork belly from the smoker and place in an aluminum foil pan. Top with butter and brown sugar. Return to the smoker for 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 205°F.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, maple syrup, and bourbon. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Slather the smoked pork belly in the thickened BBQ sauce mixture. Increase the heat in the smoker and let the burnt ends caramelize for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the smoker, let rest for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, ensure your smoker maintains a consistent temperature and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork belly.