Pig Candy
Posted: September 3rd, 2014, 4:50 pm
I just thought Pig Candy would be an amazing way to get this pork recipes thread kicked off! Hope you agree.
There are tons of riffs on pig candy--this is just mine...please post any other cool variations. These are amazing crowd pleasers as appetizers or treats for guests before the main event! This amount of dry rub will do more than 1 lb of bacon, but I can't give a precise estimate on how much it will work for. It's so easy to make (and honestly, so cheap), that you can make up extra really quickly if you run out.
Enjoy.
- Ingredients
2 cups dark brown sugar (dark or light both ok)
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper (or more to taste)
1 pound thick sliced bacon, with strips cut in half so you have roughly 4-6" pieces.
- Directions
Mix brown sugar, cayenne and chipotle thoroughly in large bowl with wire whisk. dredge each slice of bacon in mixture, pressing rub into both sides of each piece. Remove to tray lined with foil or parchment. When all pieces are covered in dry rub, move to Yoder smoker at 275 to 300F. Cook until crisp but not burned. Remove and let cool for a few minutes and then prepare to taste the best thing you ever put in your mouth!
There are tons of riffs on pig candy--this is just mine...please post any other cool variations. These are amazing crowd pleasers as appetizers or treats for guests before the main event! This amount of dry rub will do more than 1 lb of bacon, but I can't give a precise estimate on how much it will work for. It's so easy to make (and honestly, so cheap), that you can make up extra really quickly if you run out.
Enjoy.