Smoked Bacon Burnt Ends
Cubes of bacon smoked low and slow and braised with butter, sugar, and maple syrup.
Servings 8
Calories 943kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb slab bacon (half slab)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ¼ cup pork BBQ rub
- 1 stick butter sliced lengthways
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Slice your slab of bacon into cubes about 1-½” to 2” thick.
- Slather the bacon cubes in yellow mustard as a binder.
- Season the cubes on all sides with the BBQ rub.
- Transfer the seasoned cubes of bacon to a wire rack and let sit at room temperature while you fire up the smoker.
- Preheat your smoker (or pellet grill) to 250°F.
- Place the rack on the grates and let them smoke for three to four hours, or until they reach 175°F internal temperature and the bark is set.
- Remove the bacon cubes from the smoker and transfer them to an aluminum pan.
- Add the butter on top, sprinkle on the brown sugar, and drizzle the maple syrup and barbecue sauce over the top.
- Cover the pan in foil and place it back on the smoker for another two to three hours until the burnt ends reach an internal temperature of 205°F.
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes, then enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 943kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1278mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg
