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Marissa Bolden

Lemon Pepper Pork Belly Bites

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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Pork Belly
  • 4 c Apple Juice
  • 3 Tb Course Sea salt
  • 4 Tb Black Pepper
  • 1 Lemon zested
  • 1/4 tsp Citric Acid
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 TB Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder

Method
 

  1. Score zigzags through the fat of the pork belly.
  2. Submerge in apple juice. Let sit for 12-24 hours.
  3. Combine the black pepper, salt, ,onion, garlic, cayenne ,citric acid, and lemon zest.
  4. Remove the pork belly and pat dry.
  5. Rub with dry rub.
  6. Smoke at 225F for 6-8 hours till fat is rendered and meat has tightened and tender.