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    Pork belly 2 ways

    I finally got to try pork belly this weekend and it was a lot of fun. I picked up a large slab from Costco and split it in half. On both I cross hatched the fat and on one I did my standard rib rub. On the second I rubbed in brown sugar and marinaded in Yoshida's for 2 days. I put them both on the smoker at 240 until they hit 165 and then foiled. the one with the rib rub I pulled at 185 and sliced half like 1/2" thick bacon and the other half I cubed and did burnt ends. I threw the bacon like slabs on my charcoal grill with some sauce for a few minutes and they were good but the burnt ends were fantastic. The second one I left on the smoker until 203. Once I pulled it I scrape the fat cap off and then shredded, it was by far the easiest pork I have ever shredded. came apart like butter. I will be doing pork belly Asian style bowls later in the week.

    #2
    I need to do some belly one day.

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    • Henrik
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      Yes, you do. It is fantastic :-)

    • EdF
      EdF commented
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      Henrik is right. You'll love it!

    #3
    Nice! I just love pork belly, smoke it whenever I can. It is so rich and just loaded with flavor!

    I usually pull mine before 203, as I love cutting thick slices. But either way, it's a killer.

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      #4
      Is there a reason you should not trim the fat cap down before cooking? I have not tried one yet.

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      • jacmac422
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        I left it on for moisture, also I find it much easier to scrape off once cooked than trying to slice it off raw.

      • EdF
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        Pretty much my attitude too. Very easy to slice off while warm.

      • Henrik
        Henrik commented
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        For me, the important thing is to trim off the skin. I leave the fat on. The skin doesn't come out good when smoked for many hours.

      #5
      Sounds delicious.

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        #6
        ** Here's a tip, for the lowest priced Pork Belly, pay a visit to your local Vietnamese Market. Much cheaper than Costco.

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        • Spinaker
          Spinaker commented
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          oooooh thats a great tip! I will have to check that out. Thanks brother!

        • Henrik
          Henrik commented
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          Yes, of course! Great suggestion!

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