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Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Tender, crispy pork belly bites glazed with a smoky bourbon sauce and finished with a sweet and spicy maple chipotle drizzle—perfect for neighborhood gatherings.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine bourbon, maple syrup, chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic to create the bourbon glaze.
  2. Season pork belly cubes with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork belly cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, pour in bourbon glaze, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and pork belly is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and transfer pork belly bites to a serving dish.
  6. Drizzle extra maple syrup mixed with a pinch of chipotle chili powder over the bites for a sweet and smoky finish.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 94%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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91%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Old Forester 1920 complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 91%
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89%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Booker’s Standard complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 89%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 89%
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88%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 88%
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88%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Knob Creek Rye complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 88%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 88%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly Bites with Maple Chipotle Drizzle

Knob Creek Standard complements this pork dish and its pan seared profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 88%