Bull First time smoking pork belly

[hallsofmontezuma]

Looks amazing! Hope you don't mind some questions... Beautiful color!

Thank you! I don't mind at all. I'm happy to share so we can learn from each other. I'm always looking to improve.

How was the texture of the meat?

Very meaty and full of flavor, both from the smoke (notice the large smoke ring) and the pork belly itself. Each layer has a unique flavor which together makes an amazing taste.

Did you slice or pull?

Always sliced.

Did the fat render out completely?

I think so. It cooked for a very long time.

Picture below is the full meal. We had a cucumber salad to start while it rested, and my wife traditionally ate pickled cabbage as a child to balance out strong meat flavors, hence the sauerkraut.

 

[BethV]

Thanks so much for sharing. One of the best things about this forum is learning from others. I appreciate it and it looks like you had a great meal!!

 

[hallsofmontezuma]

Thanks so much for sharing. One of the best things about this forum is learning from others. I appreciate it and it looks like you had a great meal!!

Thank you. It was amazing. Pork belly is one of my favorite meats, so I was glad to finally being able to smoke it. Fortunately it turned out great on the first try.