Smoked Pork Belly
Delicious Smoked Pork Belly
Equipment
- Smoker Pellets
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb pork belly
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½-1 tsp salt
- Chilli Powder (Optional)
Instructions
- Start by getting a 3-4 pound piece of pork belly and trimming off any excess fat.
- Mix together 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder to make a dry rub.
- Rub the dry mixture all over the pork belly and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Fill the pellet smoker hopper with your favorite flavor of pellets and set the temperature to 225°F.
- Place the pork belly on the grate and smoke for about 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Remove pork belly from the smoker, spritz with apple juice, and wrap it in foil.
- Return it to the smoker and continue to smoke until the internal temperature of the pork belly reaches 200°F.
- Once the pork belly reaches 200°F, remove it from the smoker, brush it with BBQ sauce, and return it to the grill for 10 more minutes
- Remove and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.