American BBQ Pork Belly Burnt End Bites

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Pork belly, skin removed
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.75 cup Sugar-free BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups Green cabbage, shredded
• 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp Celery seed(optional)
• 2 Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Pat pork belly dry and cut into 1.5-inch cubes. Season all over with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Place cubes on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet and smoke-smother bake for 2 hours until tender but not falling apart.

3. 3

   Toss the cubes in apple cider vinegar, then increase oven to 400°F (205°C) and roast 20 minutes to crisp the outsides.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, make the slaw: whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery seed, and a pinch of salt; toss with shredded cabbage. Chill until serving.

5. 5

   Transfer pork cubes to a bowl, add sugar-free BBQ sauce, and toss to coat. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until lacquered and sticky, tossing once halfway.

6. 6

   Rest 5 minutes, then serve burnt end bites topped with green onions alongside the tangy slaw.