Pig Candy Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven or smoker to 300 F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss cubed pork belly, five spice and barbecue rub together. Coat every piece evenly.

Step 3

Pour brown sugar on top and toss pork belly in it until coated.

Step 4

Place coated pork belly cubes on a nonstick cookie sheet and sprinkle remaining brown sugar and rub left in the original bowl on top of the pork belly.

Step 5

Cook pork belly until sugar is caramelized and pork belly reaches an internal temp of 195 F, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 6

Lightly toss cooked pork belly candy in teriyaki sauce, then sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions on top, if using.