Description
Smoked pork belly finished with a buttery hot-honey glaze – sweet heat, rich smoke, snack-worthy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 whole pork belly (4–5 lbs total), split into two smaller slabs
- Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub, for coating the pork belly
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup hot honey
- ½ cup Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce
Instructions
Pit Temp: 275°F indirect
Final Internal Temp: 202°F
- Prep the Pork Belly
Trim any thin edges or loose fat so both slabs cook evenly. Split the pork belly in half for easier handling and appetizer-sized portions. - Season
Apply a generous coat of Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub to all sides — top, bottom, and edges. Pat the rub in gently so it sticks. - Fire Up the Grill
Set your pit to cook at 275°F. – For charcoal, build a two-zone fire (coals on one side, cool zone on the other). – For pellet grills, hold a steady 275°F. Cook the pork belly on the indirect side of the pit. - Smoke
Place both slabs on the cool side of the grill. Let them cook about 1½ hours until the surface turns a deep mahogany color. - Check Internal Temperature
Continue cooking until the pork belly reaches 202°F internal. At that point, the fat will be fully rendered and the meat tender and jiggly. - Make the Hot Honey Glaze
In a small saucepan or foil pan, combine: – 1 stick butter – ¼ cup hot honey – ½ cup Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce Warm until smooth - Glaze and Finish
Place each slab in a small foil “boat” to catch drips. Brush on a heavy coat of the hot honey glaze every 20–30 minutes until it caramelizes into a sticky layer. (Optional: a light dusting of rub over the glaze at the very end can deepen the bark, but it’s not required.) - Rest and Slice
Let the pork belly rest 10–15 minutes before slicing so it holds together. Cut into thick slices or bite-size cubes and serve right off the board.