This chipotle bacon had a mild chipotle flavor. The first time I made it I was way too shy with the chipotle, and although it was fantastic, it didn’t have much of that great smoky chipotle flavor.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add to the baggie.
Seal the bag, trying to remove as much air as possible. Place in to a deep flat pan (in case the bag leaks) in the fridge for 7 days, flipping over twice a day.
The day you are ready to smoke, fire up your smoker for 225 F cooking over a light wood such as apple.
Remove belly from the bag and rinse well with cold water.
Place belly onto smoker and smoke for 1 1/2-2 hours or until the meat reaches 150 F.
Remove belly from smoker and let cool slightly before placing in the fridge for an hour.
Slice bacon as desired. Bake, pan fry, or use however you wish!
Store smoked bacon in a plastic bag or container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Scale the recipe for your pork belly. The recipe below is for a 2 pound belly.