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Seasoned pork belly is slow-smoked before being seared till crispy. We drop our pork belly hot dogs into hot dog buns and top with delicious mustard/mayo aioli, spicy agave lime drizzle, and finally fresh corn. pineapple and cilantro.
Move over Pork Belly Burnt Ends it’s time for Pork Belly Hot Dogs! Anyone who has gawked and gobbled burnt pork belly ends is going to go a bit cray-cray over Pork Belly Hot Dogs with Jalapeño Pineapple and Creamy Mustard!
The hot dog bun soaks up the spicy pork fat bringing balance to the overall eats! A jalapeño and cilantro dotted pineapple topping is super easy to make yet delivers a dramatic flavor pop of sweet-heat acidity. Indeed, even the creamy mustard has a crucial part to bind the “hot dog” to the bun which adds contrast in texture.
And get this – leftover Pork Belly Dogs crisp in a skillet over an open fire or on the stovetop! This discovery has inspired me to smoke pork belly dogs before our camping trip then re-crisp the day of arrival.
Such a fun and festive way to star camp-feasting!
Speaking of pork belly, here’s our latest recipe – Crispy Grilled Pork Belly Sandwich.
How to kick up the flavor of Pork Belly
This recipe may sound quickly thrown together without thought but realistically the topping and sauce were designed to let the pork belly dog be the prominent flavor. If you know my style of cooking, it is usually with a lot of layers of flavor so this pork belly dog took me by surprise! The “dog” itself was so rich and satisfying it did not need several added boosts of flavor. I kept its super simple for once!
I even tried to step it up a notch by adding BBQ sauce ~ nope this dog was not going for it!
BBQ sauce and even a traditional ketchup did not complement the scrumptious well-seasoned and thought out pork belly hot dog!
Trust me, try your first pork belly hot dog exactly how I have designed it then let me know if you think it needs a tweak!
Where to buy pork belly?
When you don’t spot belly in your grocery store meat case ask the butcher! Sometimes the pork belly simply has not been cut or is stored in the back.
Recently, I was in Costco, the pork belly slabs were double stacked, wrapped, and sold in 7 1/2 pound shrink wrapped packages. I didn’t want to pay for 7 pounds of pork belly! A single stack weighing around 4 pounds was all I needed.
I put on a kind smile and asked, “Is there any chance I can get a smaller package?” His reply, “We don’t usually package upon request.” My plea, “I totally understand it is just so much. I was expecting to buy the same amount I purchased here last week.” His reply relieved me, “Let me see what I can do.”
And he did just that. Thus, in 8 minutes I placed a single stacked package of belly into my shopping cart.
The moral of the story, always let your butcher know your needs!
These are essentially just smoked pork belly strips, which fit perfectly into a hot dog bun which makes for a great handle for that hot, sticky belly and whatever toppings you want to apply.
Pork Belly Hot Dogs Ingredients:
Good Belly Rub:
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ancho
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
Pork Belly Hot Dogs:
- 1 slab (3 to 4 pounds) pork belly with skin removed (if skin is attached)
- 3 hickory or cherry wood chunks
- 1 dozen hot dog buns or how many you need
- Butter or oil to toast hot dog buns
Spicy Agave Lime Drizzle:
- 1/8 cup water
- 1/2 cup agave
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce
Creamy Mustard:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup classic (wet) mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
Jalapeño Pineapple:
- 3 cups (1/8”) cubed frozen pineapple (The perfect size is frozen Chef’s Cut pineapple.)
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped, or to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Additional cilantro for garnish
How to prep pork belly hot dogs
To Make Belly Good Rub:
Combine salt, brown sugar, spices, and pepper:
Line two rimmed baking pans with parchment paper, and divide and scatter rub seasoning into each pan:
To Prepare Pork Belly Hot Dogs:
Cut the pork into strips, 3/4-inch to 1-inch wide.
Cut the length of each strip about 1-inch longer than the hot dog buns:
Lay pork belly strips onto one rimmed pan with 1/2 the rub seasoning.
Press pork firmly so that rub mixture adheres to bottom side of meat. Quickly invert pans that the seasoned pork lands into the second pan. Press pork firmly so that the rub adheres.
Continue to roll pork in any extra seasoning that may be in pan. Set aside.
Prepare the Grill
Adjust the smoker or grill for 250°F to 275°F indirect heat. In this case, we used our Primo Oval Ceramic Grill.
We LOVE the extra surface area of the oval design plus the fact that it is made in the USA:
Then, add a couple wood chunks:
As smoker heats up prepare toppings and buns.
How to make spicy agave lime drizzle:
Combine water, agave, lime juice, and sriracha in a small saucepan:
Bring to a boil then simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add extra sriracha if you like spicy heat! Then, set aside.
How to make creamy mustard:
Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and granulated garlic, whisk until well mixed, cover, and refrigerate:
Make jalapeño pineapple:
Combine pineapple, jalapeño, and cilantro, cover, and refrigerate:
How to Grill Pork Belly Hot Dogs:
To collect the copious amounts of fat about to drip out of this pork belly, place an upside down broiler pan on top of a foil lined, rimmed cookie sheet.
The broiler pan will keep the belly off the cookie sheet so the pork doesn’t float in it’s own liquified fat and allows the smoke to hit all the way around:
Place pork belly hot dogs on the grill, fat side up.
Close the lid, and smoke at 250°F-275°F degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches about 200°F degrees:
A thermometer probe should slide in and out of the pork as if the pork were butter.
Then, remove the pork belly hot dogs from the grill and set on a platter.
Look how much fat we saved from the bottom of the Primo:
Open the vents on the smoker or grill to allow more air flow to increase the grill temperature to 400°F.
Place the pork belly hot dogs back on the grill, turning frequently until all sides are crisp, about 10 minutes:
To serve:
(Optional) Open hot dog buns and spread with soft butter or brush with oil and toast buns cut side down, until until golden brown. Slather Creamy Mustard on both sides of bun, top each bun with a Pork Belly Hot Dog and lightly drizzle Spicy Agave Lime syrup.
Use a slotted spoon to add Jalapeño Pineapple.
Place a few cilantro sprigs on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Pork Belly Hot Dogs Recap:
About the only knock on pork belly burnt ends are that they are pretty fatty and rich. By making them into hot dog length portions and serving them on a bun, the bread does an amazing job of cutting that fat and richness. And then to add in the creamy mustard, agave drizzle and that jalapeño pineapple, and this isn’t just something interesting or a must try once, this is one of those eye fluttering, toe curling recipes you will want to share with friends and family often.
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Pork Belly Hot Dogs
Ingredients
Belly Good Rub:
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tbsp coriander
- ½ tbsp ancho
- ½ tbsp cumin
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp mustard powder
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp black pepper
Pork Belly Dogs:
- 3-4 lb pork belly skin removed
- 3 chunk hickory or cherry wood chunks
- 12 hot dog bun (or how many you need)
- salted butter (or oil to toast hot dog buns)
Spicy Agave Lime Drizzle:
- ⅛ cup water
- ½ cup Agave Nectar
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 3 tsp sriracha
Creamy Mustard:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup classic wet mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
Jalapeño Pineapple:
- 3 cup frozen pineapple 1/8” cubed (The perfect size is frozen Chef’s Cut pineapple.)
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped, or to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
To Make Belly Good Rub:
- Combine salt, brown sugar, spices, and pepper
- Line two rimmed baking pans with parchment paper, and divide and scatter rub seasoning into each pan
To Prepare Pork Belly Hot Dogs:
- Cut the pork belly into strips, 3/4-inch to 1-inch wide. Cut the length of each strip about 1-inch longer than the hot dog buns
- Lay pork belly strips onto one rimmed pan with 1/2 the rub seasoning
- Press pork firmly so that rub mixture adheres to bottom side of meat
- Quickly invert pans that the seasoned pork lands into the second pan
- Press pork firmly so that the rub adheres
- Continue to roll pork in any extra seasoning that may be in pan
- Set aside
To Prepare Smoker or Grill:
- Adjust the smoker or grill for 250°F to 275°F indirect heat
- Add 3 wood chunks
- As smoker heats up prepare toppings and buns
To Make Spicy Agave Lime Drizzle:
- Combine water, agave, lime juice, and sriracha in a small saucepan
- Bring to a boil then simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened
- Add extra sriracha if you like spicy heat
- Set aside
To Make Creamy Mustard:
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and granulated garlic
- Whisk until well mixed, cover, and refrigerate
To Make Jalapeño Pineapple:
- Combine pineapple, jalapeño, and cilantro, cover, and refrigerate
To Cook Pork Belly Dogs:
- Place an upside down broiler pan on top of a foil lined, rimmed cookie sheet
- Place pork belly hot dogs on the grill, fat side up
- Close the lid, and smoke at 250°F-275°F degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches about 200°F degrees
- Open the vents on the smoker or grill to allow more air flow to increase the grill temperature to 400°F
- Place the pork belly hot dogs back on the grill, turning frequently until all sides are crisp, about 10 minutes
To serve:
- (Optional) Open hot dog buns and spread with soft butter or brush with oil and toast buns cut side down, until until golden brown.
- Slather Creamy Mustard on both sides of bun, top each bun with a Pork Belly Hot Dog and lightly drizzle Spicy Agave Lime syrup
- Use a slotted spoon to add Jalapeño Pineapple
- Place a few cilantro sprigs on top of Pork Belly Hot Dogs for garnish
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