Smoked Pork Belly on a Stick | Bacon on a Stick

Foster Feasts first BBQ Pork Belly Skewer

We were driving to town chatting and I asked the kids what we wanted for New Year's eve dinner. The youngest shouted out "I want bacon on a stick" and that's where this all started. 

I pulled out a large flat of uncured pork belly and cut it into 6" long by 2" wide (square to the height) rectangles. Skewered each one, seasoned with a sweet bbq rub and skewered before putting on the grill.

THE RESULT: These came out so tender and fun to eat. Who doesn't love meat on a stick?! 

WHAT YOU NEED 

• Raw Pork Belly (cured or un-cured. I did it uncured)

• Your favourite sweet pork seasoning (should have some sugar and salt in it)

• Liquid for spritzing (Apple Juice, cider, Craft Cider, Whiskey, Apple Cider Vinegar)

• A sweet BBQ sauce or glaze (try this Coca Cola BBQ Sauce)

• Wooden Skewers

Grill loaded with pork belly burnt ends and pork belly on a stick. Both are great bites and one leaves your fingers less sticky.

HOW TO SMOKE/COOK IT

Slow smoked on my pellet grill at 225F with hickory pellets (apple or Cherry would be my other suggestions). 

1. Spritz every 45 minutes with some form of liquid. I like using Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey and apple juice. I also love using a craft cider as an alternative. 

2. Once it hits a 165F glaze with a sweet bbq sauce and the last of the spritzing liquid.

3. Continue to cook for 25-30 minutes then enjoy. 

Total cook time will vary but on average about 3-4 hours is normal. You can run the temp as low as you want and up to 275F for best results. I like 225 to really take its time rendering the fat into a pillow. 

THE FUNDAMENTALS

Using a form of honey or sugar will create a nice candied exterior. 

Refrain from over cooking.

Desired Pork Belly finished product.

I truly think for a nice candied pork belly you need to spritz. My suggestions include any or a combination of the following:

• Apple Cider Vinegar

• Apple juice

• Craft Cider

• Whiskey or a flavoured one (Jack Daniels Honey is a good choice)

• Flat gingerale

• Apricot nectar 

For best results sprtiz every 30-45 minutes. 

If you love bacon you will absolutely love this pork belly on a stick. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.