Description
Juicy Honey Glazed Pork Belly is a culinary masterpiece that combines tender pork with a sweet and savory glaze, creating a crispy exterior that tantalizes the taste buds. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family dinner or celebrating a special event. With its rich flavors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for the sauce)
- Water (as needed for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern.
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and sesame oil. Marinate the pork belly for at least one hour.
- Place marinated pork belly in a roasting pan and bake for about 2 hours, basting occasionally.
- For the sauce, combine honey and cornstarch with water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Broil the pork belly for an additional 5-10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with the thickened sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg