Smoked Spam Burnt Ends With Sriracha Whiskey BBQ Sauce
These Smoked Spam Burnt Ends with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce are the perfect starter for a game-day gathering or a great Sunday evening dinner treat. Packed with a spicy, smokey flavor and a mouthwatering whiskey sriracha glaze, don't be surprised when your friends ask you for the recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes Total Time 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
Servings 10 as an appetizer
Cutting board
Knife
Aluminum Pan
Mixing bowl
Whisk
2 (12 oz) cans of SPAM (we used SPAM made with Bacon flavor) For the Rub 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ancho chile powder 1 tsp spanish smoked paprika ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper For the Sriracha Whiskey BBQ Sauce ¼ cup ketchup 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 ½ tbsp sriracha sauce 2 tbsp whiskey of choice, (I used Crown Royal Texas Mesquite) ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 clove of garlic, diced
Preheat the smoker to 185 degrees F.
Cut the Spam into 1 inch pieces and place into an aluminum pan.
Then make the rub by adding the garlic powder, onion powder, chile powder, paprika, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Whisk until combined.
Pour the rub over the Spam pieces and use your hands to combine and make sure all of the pieces are covered evenly.
Place the pan in the preheated smoker uncovered, close the lid, and let smoke at 185 degrees for one hour.
For the Sriracha WhiskeyBBQ Sauce In a medium bowl combine the ketchup, Worchestire Sauce, Sriracha, Whiskey, brown sugar, and garlic.
Whisk until all is combined.
After the hour is up remove the pan from the smoker, pour the sauce over the Spam and mix to coat.
Raise the temperature of the smoker up to 225 degrees.
Place the pan of Spam back in the smoker, close the lid, and let smoke for another hour and a half or until hot throughout.
Enjoy warm.