HOMEMADE MAPLE PEPPER BACON! #homemadebacon #porkbelly #smokedbacon #bbqlikeaboss #bbqrecipes #bacon

#homemadebacon #porkbelly #smokedbacon #bbqlikeaboss #bbqrecipes FULL RECIPE BELOW! INGREDIENTS - 5 lb skinless pork belly - 5 tbsp kosher salt - 5 tbsp brown sugar - Prague Powder 1, measured according to package directions - 2 tbsp coarse black pepper - 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - 5 tbsp maple syrup - Extra coarse black pepper for coating METHOD 1. Make the cure: Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, Prague Powder 1, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup. 2. Season: Rub the mixture evenly over the entire pork belly. 3. Cure: Place in a vacuum-seal or resealable bag. Refrigerate for 7 days, turning the bag over daily. 4. Rinse and dry: Rinse the pork belly thoroughly, pat dry, and refrigerate uncovered overnight. 5. Add pepper: Coat the outside with coarse black pepper. 6. Smoke: Smoke at 190°F for about 4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. 7. Chill and slice: Refrigerate until completely chilled, then slice by hand or with a meat slicer. 8. Cook: Arrange slices on a sheet pan and bake in a hot oven for about 15 minutes, until cooked to your preferred crispness.