Pork Candy

These addictive pork belly cubes get double-cooked for the ultimate combination of crispy exterior and buttery interior. The secret is the two-stage cooking process that transforms humble pork belly into pure gold.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 275°F. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a bowl.

2. 2

   Toss pork belly cubes with the spice mixture until evenly coated. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.

3. 3

   Bake for 2 hours until pork is tender and starting to render fat. Remove and increase oven temperature to 400°F.

4. 4

   Transfer pork cubes to a cast iron skillet or small baking dish. Mix barbecue sauce, butter, and honey, then toss with the pork.

5. 5

   Return to oven for 15-20 minutes until edges are caramelized and sticky. Let rest 5 minutes before serving hot.

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