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Sauces

🥫 Burnt Ends Candy Glaze

Kansas City

sticky, sweet, buttery, deeply caramelized

When to apply

tossed with cubed meat for the final 45-60 minutes uncovered

Ingredients & recipe

Kc Bbq Sauce200 ml
Brown Sugar60 g
Melted Butter60 g
Honey2 tbsp

Preparation

  1. Prepare the Kansas City BBQ Sauce first (the base for this glaze).
  2. Combine KC sauce, melted butter, brown sugar and honey in a bowl.
  3. Mix well — no cooking needed to combine ingredients.
  4. Cut pork belly or brisket point into 3-4cm cubes.
  5. Toss cubes in the glaze until well coated.
  6. Place in an aluminum pan and return to the smoker at 120-135°C uncovered for 45-60 minutes.

Notes

Used specifically for the burnt ends technique: cube the cooked point or belly into 2.5cm pieces, toss in this glaze, return to the smoker uncovered at 250-275F (121-135C) for 45-60 minutes until sticky and caramelized.

Best for

Pork BellyBrisket Full Packer