Attempt at belly braid

[wbf610]

Had a little more than 3 lb belly from Costco. Decided to attempt the braid that was posted a few weeks ago.

The peice I had was wide enough for two cuts. So I prepped two different flavors. One was just SPG and brown sugar. The other was Jeff’s rub with added brown sugar. I seasoned them before braiding, bagged them, and put them in the fridge for the night. Pulled them out, tied the ends, and added more seasoning.

Ended up doing them on a friends kettle with apple wood. Temps varied from 220-250, for about two hours.

I let them go to about 170 before pulling and resting. Consensus was they needed to be charred further beyond that. So I put them on for a few minutes over the hot coals. Everyone liked it better after the char.

Everyone liked them, 50/50 spit between flavors. They are very rich, but we’re eaten very quickly.

Bearcarver here u go.

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks!!
That's just Freaking Awesome!!
The Presentation has to be so unique to any guests you may have!!
Thanks for showing! And for the Heads up!
Like,

Bear

 

[dwdunlap]

Wow that looks good! Point for sure. The phone is ringing and I'm sure it's my cardiologist!!

David

 

[dwdunlap]

Wow that looks good! Point for sure. The phone is ringing and I'm sure it's my cardiologist!!

David

 

[gmc2003]

Mighty fine looking braid you got going. Looks mighty tasty.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[smokin vegas]

All I have to say about that is !YUM!

 

[motocrash]

Very nice pig and pics.I see you borrowed chilerelleno counter-top tripod.:D

 

[chilerelleno]

Those look fantastic, yum!

 

[wbf610]

Thanks all, they were pretty good. Next time, I’ll probably sauce them, and take them to at least 180. Everyone ate them, so it was somewhat successfull this time.

 

[SmokinAl]

Those look fantastic!
Just one more thing for the ToDo list!!
And congrats on making the carousel!!!
Al

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome awesome great idea and a great looking finish.

Warren

 

[wbf610]

Awesome awesome great idea and a great looking finish.

Warren

Thanks. There was a thread a few weeks back by someone else. So I can’t take credit for the idea.

 

[wbf610]

Those look fantastic!
Just one more thing for the ToDo list!!
And congrats on making the carousel!!!
Al

Thanks Al.

 

[ab canuck]

Yep that is just great looking and I bet very tasty. A definite must try for us. LIKE!!!

 

[kit s]

Had a little more than 3 lb belly from Costco. Decided to attempt the braid that was posted a few weeks ago.

The peice I had was wide enough for two cuts. So I prepped two different flavors. One was just SPG and brown sugar. The other was Jeff’s rub with added brown sugar. I seasoned them before braiding, bagged them, and put them in the fridge for the night. Pulled them out, tied the ends, and added more seasoning.

Ended up doing them on a friends kettle with apple wood. Temps varied from 220-250, for about two hours.

I let them go to about 170 before pulling and resting. Consensus was they needed to be charred further beyond that. So I put them on for a few minutes over the hot coals. Everyone liked it better after the char.

Everyone liked them, 50/50 spit between flavors. They are very rich, but we’re eaten very quickly.

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Bearcarver here u go.

Well I think this was past attempted, cause I think you nailed it!
That looks yum.

 

[wbf610]

Well I think this was past attempted, cause I think you nailed it!
That looks yum.

Thank you. Relatively easy to do, everyone should try it.

 

[Ishi]

Niiiiice!!!

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks. There was a thread a few weeks back by someone else. So I can’t take credit for the idea.

wbf610 Ha first you tell us your going to attempt then you became a pro and tell us how easy it is and we should all try it. Ha

 

[buzzy]

Looks bangin! I also have that on my to smoke list. Points!!!!!

 

[wbf610]

wbf610 Ha first you tell us your going to attempt then you became a pro and tell us how easy it is and we should all try it. Ha

I’m no pro, at all. It wasn’t hard, but was my first “attempt” at it.