HankB
is Blowin Smoke!
Fools rush in where angels dare to tread. I let my excitement about the upcoming summer bash get the best of me and volunteered to make one of my recent favorite items. That would be pork belly burnt ends.
In a more sober moment, It occurred to me that I could pick no more discerning audience for my culinary adventure. I had better be on my game because these guys will know if I miss the mark! (And in general, they deserve the best.) I'm going to practice today.
I'm trying something a little different today. First, I added a little coffee to my dry rub. I usually do that for brisket. Second, I smeared the belly with crushed garlic before applying the rub. Lastly, I cut some of the belly into large cubes and rolled them in the rub. The chunks will get more exposure to the rub and the smoke and may render away more fat. I'll have to see how I like that.
In a more sober moment, It occurred to me that I could pick no more discerning audience for my culinary adventure. I had better be on my game because these guys will know if I miss the mark! (And in general, they deserve the best.) I'm going to practice today.
I'm trying something a little different today. First, I added a little coffee to my dry rub. I usually do that for brisket. Second, I smeared the belly with crushed garlic before applying the rub. Lastly, I cut some of the belly into large cubes and rolled them in the rub. The chunks will get more exposure to the rub and the smoke and may render away more fat. I'll have to see how I like that.