Hot-Smoked Pork Belly
Description
Perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. This is an excellent appetizer! It pairs especially well with fresh bread and vegetables. You can add this pork belly to mashed potatoes, for example, by finely chopping it and frying it with onions. Give it a try. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the pork belly into large pieces.
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Step 2
Coat all the pieces in a mixture of salt, spices, and paprika. Add a bay leaf and onion to each piece.
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Step 3
Wrap 2-3 pieces each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 days so the meat marinates well.
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Step 4
Rinse the marinated meat and pat dry.
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Step 5
If possible, it is best to hang it out in the open air for several hours.
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Step 6
Then insert 1–2 garlic cloves into each piece. Place on the smoker rack and cover with foil on top. Put smoking chips on the bottom of the smoker, cover with the lid, and set over heat for 1 hour.
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Step 7
Done. Serve with greens.