🔥Cooking pork belly low and slow allows the fat to render and the flavors to develop.
🥩Choosing a pork belly with the skin on will result in crispy cracklings.
🔶Using a slow and sear attachment on the Weber kettle helps maintain a consistent temperature.
🌡️The ideal cooking temperature for pork belly is around 250-275 degrees Fahrenheit.
🌿Adding wood chips or chunks to the coals imparts a smoky flavor to the pork belly.
Can I cook pork belly without the skin?
—Yes, you can cook pork belly without the skin, but it won't have crispy cracklings.
How long does it take to cook pork belly on the Weber kettle?
—It takes about 8-11 hours to cook pork belly low and slow until it's tender.
Can I use a different rub for pork belly?
—Yes, you can use any rub or seasoning blend that you prefer.
What internal temperature should pork belly reach?
—Pork belly is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 195-200 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do I achieve crispy cracklings?
—To achieve crispy cracklings, you can remove the skin from the cooked pork belly and crisp it up separately.
00:00Introduction and overview of cooking method.
03:00Seasoning and preparing the pork belly.
06:00Setting up the Weber kettle with the slow and sear attachment.
09:00Starting the cooking process and maintaining temperature.
11:00Adding wood chips for smoky flavor.
14:00Checking the internal temperature and determining doneness.
16:30Wrapping and resting the cooked pork belly.
18:00Optional step of crisping the skin for cracklings.
