The perfect smoked pork belly with lovage crumb & green peas

Hey guys! Today we’re going to make a beautiful slow cooked smoked pork belly on the big green egg barbecue. We’re then serving it with a lovage crumb, a green pea & lovage cream, a green pea salad, a confit potato and some delicious green asparagus. All great recipes, so enjoy guys!

Learn how to make the perfect smoked pork belly with lovage crumb & green peas, a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe will teach you how to smoke pork belly to perfection and serve it with a flavorful lovage crumb and fresh green peas.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork belly
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 2 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 cup lovage leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup green peas, shelled
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Coat the pork belly with the dry rub, making sure to cover all sides.
3. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and smoke the pork belly for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
4. Remove the pork belly from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
5. In a food processor, pulse the lovage leaves and panko bread crumbs until they form a fine crumb.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the lovage crumb and green peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the crumb is golden brown and the peas are tender.
8. Serve the smoked pork belly with the lovage crumb and green peas on the side.