Buttermilk Corn Cakes and Pork Belly with Bourbon Honey Dijon - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork belly
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 ounces apple cider vinegar
• 6 ounces Coca-Cola
• 3 ounces 100 proof bourbon
• 8 ounces local honey
• 3 ounces Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder