Candied Bacon Beef Burnt Ends
INGREDIENTS
Cured beef bacon
Salt free rub (I used chili margarita from spiceology)
1/2 bottle of dark beer (I used Yuengling)
Tinfoil, rack and drip tray
Sauce
1/2 bottle BBQ sauce (I used Killer Hogs)
1/2 cup candied bacon (I used beef bacon instead of pork)
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Serves 3-5
Cut the cured beef bacon into 2in by 2in cubes. Soak in cold water for 20 min to pull out some of the salt content. Remove, dry, and season with a salt free rub. Place on a rack and smoke at 225F for 2-3 hours.
Make your candied bacon (using beef bacon instead of pork) and set aside.
Take burnt ends off smoker and place rack in a tray. Add 1/2 a beer, cover in tinfoil, place back on smoker (or oven) for ~3 more hours.
Take burnt ends off once tender (internal temp of ~205F). Drain fat, mix with BBQ sauce and candied bacon. Back on smoker for 30 more min to allow sauce to tack up.
Serve and enjoy!