Honey Glazed Pork Belly Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 325掳F (163掳C).
• STEP 2.Score the skin of the pork belly with a sharp knife, making shallow cuts in a crisscross pattern.
• STEP 3.Season the pork belly with salt and pepper, rubbing it into the scored skin.
• STEP 4.Place the pork belly in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy.
• STEP 5.While the pork belly is roasting, prepare the honey glaze by combining honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
• STEP 6.After 2 hours of roasting, remove the pork belly from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the skin.
• STEP 7.Increase the oven temperature to 425掳F (218掳C) and return the pork belly to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
• STEP 8.Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• STEP 9.Serve the honey glazed pork belly with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Cooking Tips

• To achieve a crispy skin, make sure to score the pork belly before roasting.
• For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly in the honey glaze for a few hours or overnight before roasting.
• If the skin is not crispy enough after roasting, you can broil it for a few minutes until it reaches the desired crispiness.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover honey glazed pork belly can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the pork belly in a preheated oven at 350掳F (175掳C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the reheated pork belly with fresh steamed rice and vegetables for a delicious meal.