Jul 13 2026
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Roasted Pork Belly Recipe

Inspired by Aba
Time2h 30m
Serves6

gfhoneycrisp apple, hot honey harissa, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Pork Belly

Apple Relish

Hot Honey Harissa Sauce

Method

Preparing the Pork Belly

  1. 1

    Season the Pork Belly

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern using a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rub salt and black pepper all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the scored skin.

  2. 2

    Roast the Pork Belly

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the pork belly skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the pork belly over and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.

Making the Apple Relish

  1. 3

    Prepare the Apples

    While the pork is roasting, core and dice the Honeycrisp apples into small pieces. In a bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl, mixing everything together well.

Preparing the Hot Honey Harissa Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the harissa paste, honey, olive oil, and salt. Stir well and heat gently until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Dish

    Once the pork belly is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the pork belly into servings, and drizzle the hot honey harissa sauce over each piece. Serve with the apple relish on the side, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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