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Crispy Nashville Hot Pork Belly with Guacamole

Crispy Nashville Hot Pork Belly with Guacamole

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Crispy Nashville Hot Pork Belly with Guacamole is quite an experience. Crispy and spicy pork belly that’s been smoked served with fresh, creamy guacamole. This will be one of the best things you’ve ever had!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 pounds of pork belly
  • 3 tbsp SPG blend
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (binder)
  • 1 quart of oil for frying

Fresh Guacamole

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 1 diced jalapeños
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Nashville Hot Seasoning

  • ¼ cup cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Take a 2-3 pounds of pork belly and heavily salt the fat cap overnight to help remove moisture 
  2. Wipe excess salt off and cut into 2 inch thick strips 
  3. Use Avocado oil as a binder, then season the meat with salt pepper and garlic powder on all sides. 
  4. Smoke the pork belly at 250° F for 3 hours until they reach an internal temp of 180°F
  5. Make the guacamole by mixing ingredients in a bowl, then refrigerate. 3 ripe avocados, ¼ cup red onion, 1 diced jalapeños, ¼ cup cilantro, juice from 1 lime, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper
  6. Fry them in 350° F degree avocado oil for 3 mins each side. You can also do this in the air fryer instead.
  7. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of hot oil with ¼ cup Nashville Hot seasoning. Brush the Nashville Hot Seasoning on both sides of the pork belly.
  8. Serve with the fresh guac and enjoy!
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours