I love bold, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly… and this one does not disappoint. It’s fatty and delicious and tastes like real pit-smoked pork belly.

• 5 lb pork belly, cut in half
• 2 tbsp Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• Killer Hogs Hot Rub (to taste)
• Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub (to taste)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork Belly: Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels and cut it in half for more even cooking.
2. Apply the Binder: Coat each piece of pork belly with Killer Hogs Hot Sauce and yellow mustard to help the seasoning stick.
3. Season Generously: First, apply a good layer of Killer Hogs Hot Rub, then follow with a layer of Killer Hogs TX Rub for extra depth of flavor.
4. Preheat the Smoker: Set up your smoker for indirect heat and bring the temperature to 275-300°F.
5. Smoke the Pork Belly: Place the pork belly pieces on the smoker and cook for about 2 hours.
6. Prepare the Spritz: Mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup water in a spray bottle.
7. Spritz Regularly: After the first 30 minutes, begin spritzing the pork belly every 30 minutes to keep it moist and enhance the bark.
8. Check the Internal Temperature: Continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 202-208°F.
9. Rest the Pork Belly: Remove the pork belly from the smoker and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes. For even better results, rest it in a dry cooler for an hour.
10. Slice and Serve: Slice the pork belly to your preferred thickness and enjoy!

• 1 whole brisket 13-15lbs
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 1 packet Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 2 large onions sliced
• 6–8 cloves garlic minced
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups red wine
• 3–4 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 stick butter

Instructions

1. Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 275°F using Hickory wood splits for fuel and flavor.  (Any smoker can be used for this recipe, keep the temps steady at 275°F)
2. Trim the brisket by removing thick areas of fat and sinew from the top and bottom.  Season with AP seasoning followed by the packet of Beefy Onion soup mix. Allow the brisket to set it at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before placing it on the smoker. 
3. Smoke the brisket at 275°F until the outside starts to turn dark about 3 1/2 – 4 hours.  At this point remove the brisket from the pit and place in a large aluminum pan.
4. Add the beef broth, wine, tomato paste, garlic, onions, and bay leaves to the pan.  Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the flat, and cover the pan with aluminum foil. 
5. Place the brisket back on the pit and continue to cook until the probe thermometer reaches 202°F.  At this point check the brisket for tenderness.  It should feel really soft when you insert a hand held thermometer in all areas of the brisket. 
6. Remove the brisket from the pit and carefully take it out of the braising liquid.  Place it on a sheet pan and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
7. Pour the pan liquid through a colander to separate the onions form the liquid. Pour the liquid into a fat separator or ladle off any fat from the top of the bowl.  
8. In a deep saute pan over medium heat add the flour and butter and stir for a few minutes to create a roux.  Slowly whisk in the separate liquid (about 2 cups) and whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken.  At this point stir in the onions and taste for seasoning.  If it needs a little salt and pepper just use a sprinkle of AP.  
9. Slice the brisket across the grain and serve with the brisket onion gravy.