My quest to create Bacon Burnt Ends is complete. :LOL2:
I was able to find "Slab" bacon at the local butcher shop. I had him cut me roughly a 2-pound slab. His curiosity peaked when I asked him not to slice it. I told him I was attempting to make bacon burnt ends. I also wanted to try a new BBQ sauce, something that would offset the bacon and rub with some sweetness. I ended up going with Kosmos Q Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce. Think about the flavors for a second.....Bacon, rub, Cherry, and a hint of heat.
BBQ Sauce Link: https://amzn.to/2Iau1cB
I tried to cut the bacon into even "squares"
My current Smoker. I used a heavy cast iron pan with apple chunks. The pan that comes with these are garbage in my opinion
After 2 hours at roughly 225 plus or minus 10 degrees :|
Sauced and ready to go back into smoker for 30 more minutes
End result.......
Kosmos Q Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce
Overall it was a success. Next time I will smoke them for a little longer, maybe 45 minutes. They lasted about 15 minutes after they came out.
I just purchased a pork belly and am going to attempt to make my own bacon. If it works, I will do it again for the next experiment with Bacon Burnt Ends
I was able to find "Slab" bacon at the local butcher shop. I had him cut me roughly a 2-pound slab. His curiosity peaked when I asked him not to slice it. I told him I was attempting to make bacon burnt ends. I also wanted to try a new BBQ sauce, something that would offset the bacon and rub with some sweetness. I ended up going with Kosmos Q Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce. Think about the flavors for a second.....Bacon, rub, Cherry, and a hint of heat.
BBQ Sauce Link: https://amzn.to/2Iau1cB
I tried to cut the bacon into even "squares"
My current Smoker. I used a heavy cast iron pan with apple chunks. The pan that comes with these are garbage in my opinion
After 2 hours at roughly 225 plus or minus 10 degrees :|
Sauced and ready to go back into smoker for 30 more minutes
End result.......
Kosmos Q Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce
Overall it was a success. Next time I will smoke them for a little longer, maybe 45 minutes. They lasted about 15 minutes after they came out.
I just purchased a pork belly and am going to attempt to make my own bacon. If it works, I will do it again for the next experiment with Bacon Burnt Ends
