Memphis Firecracker Pork Belly Bites
Discover this delicious and easy-to-make Memphis Firecracker Pork Belly Bites recipe that brings the best of Southern barbecue flavors to your next gathering.
Allergens
Soy (in some BBQ sauces), gluten (in some BBQ sauces)
Ingredients
- 1. 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1
- inch cubes 2. 1 cup Memphis dry rub (see recipe below) 3. 1 cup BBQ sauce (preferably homemade or your favorite brand) 4. Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat, around 375°F.
- Pat the pork belly cubes dry with paper towels and season them generously on all sides with the Memphis dry rub. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Thread 4 pork belly pieces onto each wooden skewer, leaving some space between them.
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook them for 2 3 minutes per side or until they are crispy and have a beautiful char.
- Brush the BBQ sauce generously over the cooked pork belly bites and continue to grill for another 1 2 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.
- Remove the skewers from the grill, let them rest for 1 minute, then carefully slide the pork belly bites off the skewers onto a serving plate.
Chef’s Insight
The secret to these Memphis Firecracker Pork Belly Bites is in the dry rub, which infuses the pork belly with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish by using more or less dry rub.