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Opening Day Dish for the Baltimore Orioles

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So begins another season of baseball and theย perfect way for Oโ€™s fans to celebrate this year is with baseball-themed barbeque. Below, please find a recipe by The Classic Catering People for Smoked BBQ Bats. This finger-lickin'-good recipe is sure to be an instant crowd pleaser on Opening Day and throughout the entire season. Go O's!

Smoked BBQ Bats for the Baltimore Orioles Opening Day

Serves 5

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Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds pork belly
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups barbeque sauce

Directions:

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  • Rub salt and brown sugar on fat side of pork.
  • Smoke pork over mesquite wood chips in the grill for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Roast pork in the oven at 300ยฐ F for 2 hours
  • Let pork rest at room temperature for 30 minutes
  • Slice into ยฝ-inch strips lengthwise and sear on grill for 1 minute on each side.
  • Brush the seared strips with barbeque Sauce
  • Put in the oven at 350ยฐ F for 10 minutes.

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Enjoy!

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