Pork Belly Corn Dogs

[Pyrotech]

I am always trying new ways to use leftover BBQ bonus points if it is a nontraditional use. Since I had some pork belly left over from last weekend, I tried something new to me, at least: Pork Belly Corn Dogs.

Corn-dog batter​

• ½ cup yellow cornmeal, fine or standard grind
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup buttermilk

Whisk the dry ingredients together. Mix in the egg and buttermilk, then rest the batter for 5–10 minutes to hydrate the cornmeal.

Pour the batter into a tall, narrow container to make dipping the skewered pork belly easier.

Cut the cold pork belly into roughly ½–¾-inch pieces and thread 3–4 pieces tightly onto each bamboo skewer. My initial test photo below shows pieces that were larger and spaced farther apart than ideal. Keeping them smaller and pressed tightly together should prevent excess batter from collecting between them.

Battering and frying​

1. Dip each pork-belly skewer directly into the batter.
2. Lift and allow the excess batter to drain.
3. Give it a gentle turn if needed to prevent a bare side. Minor thin spots will puff up and fill in during frying.
4. Fry at approximately 350°F until deep golden and crisp.
5. Drain on a wire rack.

The first batch had a slightly thicker coating than I wanted, but the concept worked extremely well. Next time, I will thin the batter with a little additional buttermilk and allow more of the excess to drain before frying.

As a bonus, the leftover corn-dog batter can be cooked in a greased cast-iron skillet as a johnny cake rather than discarded.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Great idea! and some delicious looking food!

 

[Steve H]

Oh, my lord! This is pure outside the box, red neck thinking here! This is a must do for me.

 

[JckDanls 07]

What a great idea.. That is the way to think outside of the box... I was wondering how well the belly cooked? Or maybe smoke it first to tender then dip and fry ??

 

[sandyut]

Excellent thinking. Love this idea!

 

[WaterRat]

I ‘ve had pork belly on a stick and more corndogs than I can count. Never thought of combining them, well done!

 

[kilo charlie]

Nicely done sir!

 

[ajbert]

Patent this idea immediately! If you don't then every country and state fair will be selling your creation. Imagine the gazillions of dollars coming your way with the royalties. (as your agent I will only require 10% from the royalties)

Seriously, I would love to try pork bellies like that!

 

[Pyrotech]

What a great idea.. That is the way to think outside of the box... I was wondering how well the belly cooked? Or maybe smoke it first to tender then dip and fry ??

yes, the belly was smoked prior, not sure it would work with raw belly.

 

[Pyrotech]

Patent this idea immediately! If you don't then every country and state fair will be selling your creation. Imagine the gazillions of dollars coming your way with the royalties. (as your agent I will only require 10% from the royalties)

Seriously, I would love to try pork bellies like that!

you get me a gazillion dollars, you earned the 10%

 

[JLinza]

Wow. Im so disappointed in myself for not thinking of this, yet so proud of you... lol. Great idea

 

[kilo charlie]

Congratulations on the Feature too!

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Congrats on the well deserved spinner ride!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

I love out of the box thinking and different idea! And this is a damned great example!

Very nicely executed… and Congrats on a well deserved spinner ride!

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Looks awesome and great idea. Congrats on the carousel ride.