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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Pickled Cucumber
Hoisin Sauce
Method
Prepare the Pork Belly
- 1
Season the Pork Belly
Rub the pork belly with salt, black pepper, and five spice powder on all sides. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 3
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar.
- 4
Roast the Pork Belly
Place the seasoned pork belly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, skin side up. Roast in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
- 5
Slice and Serve
Once done, let the pork belly rest for 15 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Pickled Cucumber
- 6
- 7
Make the Pickling Liquid
In a separate bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, rice vinegar, and water until dissolved.
- 8
Pickle the Cucumber
Pour the pickling liquid over the cucumber slices. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve the Dish
- 9
Plate the Pork Belly
On a serving plate, arrange the sliced pork belly.
- 10
Add Pickled Cucumber
Top the pork belly with the pickled cucumbers.
- 11
Drizzle Hoisin Sauce
Finish the dish by drizzling hoisin sauce over the top.
