Bourbon Molasses Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Allergens

Pork (contains pork)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1" cubes
• 1 cup bourbon molasses glaze (see recipe below)
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh chives, chopped Bourbon Molasses Glaze:
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add pork belly cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix together bourbon molasses glaze ingredients. Brush some of the glaze onto the pork belly bites and let them marinate for about 10 minutes. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting during cooking.
3. Preheat your BBQ grill to medium high heat (around 375°F/190°C). Skewer the marinated pork belly cubes and place them on the grill. Cook, turning frequently and basting with glaze, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 8 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with sea salt and chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve that perfect char, be sure to turn the pork belly bites frequently during cooking and baste them generously with the reserved glaze.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice levels in the glaze according to your preference.