Pork belly is the king of bacon. If you love that salty, smoky breakfast treat, try this Smoked Pork Belly recipe for the pellet grill! It’s an amazing side dish, appetizer, or main course.
I have seen people smoke pork belly on a pellet grill several times but never tried it myself because they are hard to find where I live.
Recently I found some in Sam’s Club and stocked up on them since they were on sale also.
There are so many things you can do with a pork belly, from making bacon to pork belly burnt ends and everything in between.
I decided just to smoke it and used some tips I found online.
How To Smoke Pork Belly
I had no idea what rub would be the best to use so I just used my general-purpose rub that I use for most of my pork recipes.
- Pat the Pork Belly Dry with a paper towel
- Season both sides
- Preheat the pellet smoker as low as you can.
Most pellet grills have a “smoke” setting and the temperature will be around 180°F (82°C)
- Smoke Pork Belly on top rack for at least 2 hours to absorb as much smoke as possible
TIP: Optional you can add a smoke tube to add even more smoke flavor. I use one of them for cold smoking on a pellet grill.
- Move pork belly to the lower rack
- Crank up the temperature to 225 °F (107 °C)
- Smoke pork belly to 165 °F (73 4C) internal temperature
- Apply an optional glaze if you like
- Wrap the pork belly in aluminum foil
- Cook to an internal temperature of 203 °F (95 °C) – Takes about 5 hours
- Open the foil package up and let rest for 10 minutes
- Slice, Eat and Enjoy!
Smoked Pork Belly
Equipment
- 1 Pellet Smoker
- 1 Aluminum foil
- 1 Thermometer Wireless
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Mustard
- 4 Tbsp Pork Rub Your Favorite one!
Instructions
- Pat the Pork Belly Dry with a paper towel
- Season both sides
- Preheat the pellet smoker as low as you can.
- Smoke Pork Belly on top rack for at least 2 hours to absorb as much smoke as possible
- Move pork belly to the lower rack
- Crank up the temperature to 225 °F (107 °C)
- Smoke pork belly to 165 °F (73 4C) internal temperature
- Apply an optional glaze if you like
- Wrap the pork belly in aluminum foil
- Cook to an internal temperature of 203 °F (95 °C)
- Open the foil package up and let rest for 10 minutes
- Slice, Eat and Enjoy!
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Notes
Pork belly is the king of bacon. If you love that salty, smoky breakfast treat, try this Smoked Pork Belly recipe for the pellet grill! It’s an amazing side dish, appetizer, or main course.
I have seen people smoke pork belly on a pellet grill several times but never tried it myself because they are hard to find where I live.
Eddie van Aken
Recently I found some in Sam’s Club and stocked up on them since they were on sale also.
There are so many things you can do with a pork belly, from making bacon to pork belly burnt ends and everything in between.
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FAQ About Pork Belly
Q: What is pork belly?
A: Pork belly is a leftover piece of meat after the butcher has cut out the spare ribs and pork loin and if cured it is bacon.
Q: How To Serve Pork Belly?
A: The only limitation is your imagination, From sliced for breakfast to thicker sliced for dinner.
Or use a seasoning in some of your favorite side dishes the sky is the limit with this piece of meat.
Smoked Pork Belly – My Experience
After my first smoked pork belly on the pellet grill I have cooked many more and to be honest, you can wake me up in the middle of the night for a piece of pork belly.
I have used not just pellet smokers to cook pork bellies but many other types of smokers and you can find some of them in my smoker recipe section.
Sometimes I smoke the pork belly and slice it thick before I fry it in a skillet.
Let me know if you have tried this pork belly on a pellet grill recipe and if you like it.
Eddie van Aken
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Eddie van Aken brings years of experience from running a full-service restaurant, where he honed his skills with all types of kitchen equipment. His expertise extends to mastering the art of outdoor cooking, utilizing the right recipes to enhance flavors on grills and smokers. Eddie’s in-depth knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive grill reviews and valuable outdoor cooking tips, helping enthusiasts make the most of their grilling adventures. You can read more on the About page for Eddie van Aken