SMOKED PORK BELLY

Step 1

Preheat smoker to 225℉.

Step 2

Slice the belly into ½” thick strips.

Step 3

Lightly season all surfaces of belly strips with barbecue rub.

Step 4

Place the strips directly on the preheated smoker. Close the lid and smoke for approximately 45 minutes.

Step 5

Flip all of the strips, close the lid, and smoke for an additional hour.

Step 6

Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and honey in a bowl to make a basting sauce.

Step 7

Transfer the pork belly strips into aluminum pans (I used three, which filled the smoker). Coat strips evenly with basting sauce.

Step 8

Place the pans in the smoker. Continue to cook, basting every 30 minutes until the belly reaches an internal temperature of 200℉ (about 1 ½ hours).

Step 9

Remove pans from smoker. Slice the strips into smaller bite-sized pieces for serving immediately.