Gochu Knees Weak Pork Belly Bites

🍖 Gochu Knees Weak Pork Belly Bites

A super easy recipe that’s perfect for game day, backyard hangs, or when you just feel like crushing 5 lbs of pork belly all to yourself (we don’t judge).

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Ingredients

• 1 skinless slab of pork belly (about 5 lbs)

• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for finishing)

• 2–3 tbsp sesame oil (plus more for braising)

• 2–3 tbsp brown sugar (plus more for braising)

• Uncle Hemmy’s Gochu Knees Weak seasoning (liberal amount)

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Method

1. Prep the smoker

• Fire up your smoker to 250°F.

2. Cube the pork belly

• Cut into ~1-inch cubes.

3. Binder + seasoning

• In a large bowl, coat pork belly cubes with 1 tbsp each of maple syrup and sesame oil (scale up depending on size of slab).

• Season all sides generously with Gochu Knees Weak.

• Let sit for 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.

4. Smoke – Part 1

• Place cubes on a wire rack set over a pan, spaced evenly.

• Smoke for 2.5–3 hours.

5. Smoke – Part 2 (Braising)

• Transfer cubes into a deep foil pan.

• Add a drizzle of sesame oil, another splash of maple syrup, and sprinkle 2–3 tbsp brown sugar.

• Cover with foil and return to smoker for 1 hour.

• Remove the cover and continue to cook uncovered for another 30–60 minutes, flipping halfway through.

• Cook to an internal temp of 190–200°F.

6. Finish + Serve

• Remove pork belly from braising fluid.

• Place in a large bowl, toss with a little more maple syrup and a final dusting of Gochu Knees Weak.

• Serve hot and watch them disappear!

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