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Candy Pork Belly Burnt Ends
4 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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4 h
4 hCandy Pork Belly Burnt Ends
what you need
Ingredients
pork belly (skin removed, cut into 4 cm cubes)Meat1.5 kg
brown sugarPantry150 g
BBQ rubSpices60 g
honeyPantry60 ml- BBQ saucePantry120 ml
butter (melted)Dairy50 g
per serving
Nutrition
933kcal
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Proteins
- 22 g
- Fat
- 80 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Grill
Baking tray
Mixing bowl
Tongs
Kitchen thermometer
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Season the pork belly
- Cut the pork belly into even cubes
- Toss the cubes with the BBQ rub and half of the brown sugar until fully coated
- Step 2
Smoke the pork belly
- Place the cubes on a baking tray and set it on the grill
- Smoke over indirect heat at 120 °C until the fat renders and the cubes are tender
- Step 3
Make the candy glaze
- Melt the butter and combine it with the honey, BBQ sauce and remaining brown sugar
- Step 4
Candy the burnt ends
- Transfer the smoked cubes to a tray and pour over the glaze
- Toss with tongs so every piece is coated
- Return to the grill and cook until the glaze caramelizes and turns sticky
- Step 5
Rest and serve
- Let the burnt ends rest briefly so the glaze sets
- Serve hot straight from the tray