By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

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Quick Answer

Smoke pork belly: 3-4 hours at 120-135°C (250-275°F). Internal temp: 93°C (200°F) for burnt ends. For burnt ends: cube, smoke, then toss in sauce/butter/sugar mix in a foil pan for 1-2 hours.

Smoking Pork Belly

Time: 3-4 hours at 120-135°C (250-275°F)

Internal Temperature: 93°C (200°F) for burnt ends

For burnt ends: cube, smoke, then toss in sauce/butter/sugar mix in a foil pan for 1-2 hours. For slices: smoke whole, slice thick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long to smoke pork belly?

3-4 hours at 120-135°C (250-275°F). For burnt ends: cube, smoke, then toss in sauce/butter/sugar mix in a foil pan for 1-2 hours.

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Mad Scientist BBQ (YouTube)
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand
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America's Test Kitchen (YouTube)
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Guga Foods (YouTube)
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