Soul Belly Recipe
Sweet & Smokey BBQ rubbed pork belly roasted crispy and served with hellacious collard greens
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat.
- 2
Make the Rub
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Apply the Rub
Rub the spice mixture generously over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored skin.
- 4
Roast the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
- 5
Rest and Slice
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
