Cubes of pork belly, smoked until tender, then caramelized in maple syrup and BBQ sauce — pure candy from the smoker.
Prep
15 min
Cook
210 min
Total
230 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Instructions
Cube the belly
Cut pork belly into 1.5-inch cubes. Coat lightly with yellow mustard as a binder.
Season
Mix all rub ingredients and coat the cubes generously on all sides.
Smoke phase 1
Smoke at 250°F on a wire rack for 2 hours using maple or cherry wood until the bark sets and edges darken.
Sauce and braise
Transfer cubes to a foil pan. Drizzle with maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and butter. Cover tightly with foil.
Smoke phase 2
Return to smoker for 1 hour at 275°F until the cubes are probe-tender and the sauce is sticky. Check the internal temperature of the pork cubes by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a cube; it should read 145°F / 63°C. Allow the pork to rest for 3 minutes before proceeding.
Caramelize
Remove foil, toss cubes in the sauce, and smoke uncovered for 15 more minutes to set the glaze.
Serving Suggestions
Nutrition per serving
420
Calories
18g
Protein
32g
Fat
18g
Carbs
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