Bellies on the Gator

[superdan]

Been curing my fresh bellies all week and today is the day I finally get to cook em!
Sure did fill er up... Maybe it's time for a bigger pit, or maybe next time a smaller hog
Can't wait to fry up a slice!!!

 

[PBHoss]

Fine work! Can't wait to see how they turned out.

 

[Bucknbacon]

On my to do list.....Bacon!

 

[trufunk]

Looking Good SD!

 

[superdan]

Thanks all. I'll tell you this, curing 24 lbs of belly in my only fridge all week with the wife and two kids at home was a serious juggling act!!!

 

[Mrpotamus]

What was the temp and time of the smoke?

 

[superdan]

I started them around 180 and slowly built up to around 225. They hit 145-150 after about 2.5 hours...

 

[swamprb]

How did they turn out? They look fantastic in the smoker.

 

[TuscaloosaQ]

That is some beautiful looking bellies!!!!!!

 

[Happy Hapgood]

Mighty Fine!

 

[BobM]

Looking good!

 

[Tonybel]

Looks good!!

 

[Dirtbuddy]

PorkOlicious

Need finished pic's

 

[superdan]

It came out good. I'll say this, next time I do it I will do a smaller batch. 24 lbs is a bit much to handle without more room. I didn't really notice the other spices coming through so that part I need to work on. All part of the fun!

 

[chriscw81]

looks great!!