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Belly Bites

PickleButt family archive • Draft cookbook page 15

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Preparation

20 Minutes

Cook Time

~5 Hrs

Yield

8+ per Pound

Section

Starters, Sides, & Appetizers

The Method

Step 1

Preheat a smoker to 250° F.

Step 2

Cut pork belly into cubes, about 1 to

Step 3

5 inch on a side, and place into a large bowl.

Step 4

Coat the pork belly with the olive oil and then apply the rub. This is most easily accomplished using your hands to mix and distribute.

Step 5

Spread the cubes onto the wire rack(s) on a single layer, they can be close together but try to add some space for the smoke and heat to get to each cube.

Step 6

Smoke for 3 hours.

Step 7

Remove the cubes ffrom the heat and place in foil pan. Add the butter, sauce, and honey to the pan and mix to coat the cubes.

Step 8

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and return to the heat for an additional 90 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil sheet from the pan and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Kitchen Notes

The surface area to volume ratio is high on these, meaning they can absorb a relatively high amount of smoke. Be careful to keep a clean fire and try not to use a wood with too strong a flvor. For the sauce and rub I tend to use sweet options, though I might go more savory/spicy if I'm making another dish that is using a sweet sauce.