Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the pork belly by trimming excess fat and scoring the skin-side (if present) in a crosshatch pattern; then combine 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a small bowl and thoroughly rub the mixture over all sides of the 2 pounds of uncured pork belly.

2. 2

   Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius) and place the seasoned pork belly directly on the grates, fat side up, smoking for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit (77 degrees Celsius).

3. 3

   While the pork belly smokes, prepare the spicy peach glaze by combining 1.5 cups sliced peaches, 0.5 cup bourbon, 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar, 0.25 cup dark brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a saucepan and simmering over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the peaches are soft, then mash or blend the mixture until mostly smooth.

4. 4

   Increase the smoker temperature to 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135 degrees Celsius); then generously brush the smoked pork belly with approximately half of the prepared spicy peach glaze, continuing to smoke for another 1-2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 195-200 degrees Fahrenheit (90-93 degrees Celsius) and the glaze is caramelized.

5. 5

   While the glazed pork belly finishes, prepare the savory cornbread crumble by combining 2 cups crumbled day-old cornbread, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl, tossing until evenly coated.

6. 6

   Transfer the pork belly to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing into 0.5-inch thick pieces, then arrange the sliced pork belly on serving plates and spoon the remaining spicy peach glaze over it.

7. 7

   Serve the sliced smoked pork belly immediately, topped with generous portions of the savory cornbread crumble, for a rich and flavorful American dish.